MSU Extension Blueberries

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Sweet cherry harvest begins this week. Blueberries and raspberries are beginning to turn color.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  The heatwave affecting west Michigan is causing sunscald and bronzing in berries, especially in summer strawberries.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Hot weather conditions will prevail for the next seven days making supplemental irrigation a need for blueberries and strawberries to maintain yield and fruit quality.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Cherries are beginning to color up. Harvest is just around the corner.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Pest management is top priority for blueberry growers. Cranberry fruitworm and cherry fruitworm are ovipositing and mummy berry shoot strike symptoms are visible.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Bloom is finishing for most small fruit. Strawberry harvest has begun.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  June drop of tree fruit has begun. Apple thinning is almost finished. 

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Petal fall started in blueberries and the Cranberry Fruitworm (CBFW) overwintering moths are flying in Allegan and Van Buren.

• West central Michigan small fruit update - May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Blueberries are in full bloom and without a late spring, frost damage or drought stress, the fruit load looks excellent.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Spring blooming crops are beginning to size up. Brambles and other later blooming crops are beginning.