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• Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Settling into summer on the Ridge.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Sweet cherry varieties and some tart cherries are starting to turn red. Harvest of early sweet cherry varieties is just a few weeks away.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024

  Published on June 11, 2024
  Some fruits are beginning to show color.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruit development is 10-plus days ahead of normal.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  The Grand Rapids area is moving into second cover timing.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Strawberry harvest continues for small fruit while tree fruits approach June drop.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 4, 2024

  Published on June 4, 2024
  Fruitlets and shoots are growing rapidly. June drop will occur soon for some locations in the region. Primary apple scab season is winding down.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2024

  Published on May 31, 2024
  Strawberry harvests are starting in southeast Michigan.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 29, 2024

  Published on May 29, 2024
  Apples are growing rapidly. The chemical thinning window is closing for some varieties in the region.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 28, 2024

  Published on May 28, 2024
  Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings.