MSU Extension Cherries

News

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 24, 2024
  Patches of severe weather throughout the week may make spraying difficult.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024

  Published on May 21, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  With tree fruit setting we are moving into preparation for summer cover sprays.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 14, 2024

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Think about thinning this week.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024 

  Published on May 14, 2024
  Spring is in full swing.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 8, 2024
  Apple trees are now in full bloom across the region.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Tart cherries are in full bloom and sweets are starting to drop their petals. Gala are at 15% bloom and Honeycrisp are at king bloom. We have had excellent pollination weather for the last three days and black stem borer is in peak flight.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 7, 2024 

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Bloom is finishing up in many of the major crops.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update - May 7, 2024

  Published on May 7, 2024
  Tree fruit bloom is mostly over while small fruits enter full bloom. Growers should prepare for the threat of severe weather.