MSU Extension Apples

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  The weekend brought heavy rains across the region. Cherry harvest has wrapped up. Peach harvest is underway for early varieties.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Tart cherry harvest will finish this week across the region. The apple crop is coloring nicely.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 9, 2022

  Published on August 9, 2022
  Peach harvest is in full swing. Apple harvest is beginning.

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Early maturity testing results, early varieties just beginning to show signs of maturity in the Grand Rapids area.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 3, 2022

  Published on August 3, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing to put on size.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Grapes are entering veraison. Fall bearing raspberries are beginning to color up ahead of harvest.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – August 2, 2022

  Published on August 2, 2022
  Tart cherry harvest is ongoing in northwest Michigan; fruit quality is still holding but fruit is starting to soften as it ripens. Brix levels are high in tart cherries this season.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 27, 2022
  The weekend brought heavy rains across the region, and tart cherry harvest is wrapping up.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  Rainfall last weekend and cooler conditions this week gave growers a much-needed break. Expect a return to hot, dry weather beginning this weekend.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 26, 2022

  Published on July 26, 2022
  The past week’s storms have been easier on growers than expected. Very little crop impact is being reported.