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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
This is the first Grand Rapids area apple maturity report for the 2023 harvest season -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Growers began picking early Gala varieties this week. Honeycrisp is rapidly maturing, and Empire is still immature. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023
Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 7, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Premier Honeycrisp and Minneiska harvest is wrapping up in the west central region. McIntosh, Gala and Honeycrisp harvest will be starting shortly for some growers. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 7, 2023
Honeycrisp and Gala apple varieties are maturing quickly in 2023 in southwest Michigan. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Apple maturity is moving along quickly across northwest Michigan, and early variety apple harvest is underway, including Premier Honeycrisp, Zestar, Ginger Gold and SweeTango. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – August 30, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Apples in southwest Michigan are expected to mature a few days earlier than last year. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – August 31, 2023
Published on August 31, 2023
Early apple varieties are being harvested this week in the west central region. This week has brought cool nights and great weather for red color development.