College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Harvest | Apples

Corn physiological maturity and potential harvest dates

Published on September 29, 2011
Early planted corn in the Thumb and Saginaw Valley has reached physiological maturity. What does this mean for potential harvest dates?

Hot, hot apple harvest concerns

Published on September 20, 2017
Unusual heat wave in late September calls for special concerns to apples.

Michigan apple harvest reports – September 6, 2012

Published on September 6, 2012
Apple drop in Michigan is prevalent in 2012.

Michigan apple harvest reports – September 27, 2012

Published on September 27, 2012
Majority of apple harvest will be complete before October 1.

Michigan apple harvest reports – September 19, 2012

Published on September 19, 2012
The effects of the warmest year on record on Michigan apple maturity.

Tools to help manage apple harvest

Published on September 18, 2013
Recommendations to assist spreading the harvest window in 2013.

Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2014

Published on September 4, 2014
Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms.

2012 MSU apple maturity program and reports

Published on August 29, 2012
These updates from regional apple maturity testing can help growers adjust plans throughout harvest.

Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – September 2, 2015

Published on September 2, 2015
Harvest of summer apple varieties was wrapped up several weeks ago at most farms. Early Gala strains followed by McIntosh will begin in a few days.

High density apple plantings are a must for harvest machine

Published on October 22, 2012
Planning ahead will help you reap the benefits of apple harvesting more efficiently.

Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Aug. 30, 2017

Published on August 30, 2017
Growers are starting to do a light spot-picking of early maturing strains and sites of McIntosh and Honeycrisp. Apple maturity appears to be ahead of the normal for long-term storage.

Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 21, 2015

Published on October 21, 2015
Apple harvest has wrapped up at a few farms, with most growers being close to the end. Growers are finishing up Ida Red and waiting for Braeburn, Cameo and Winesap to mature.

East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 4, 2019

Published on September 4, 2019
Gala and McIntosh varieties from east Michigan orchards were analyzed for maturity this week. Neither are not ready to begin harvest.

Apples are being harvested later than predicted for 2011

Published on August 23, 2011
Apples are maturing slower than we predicted. Several factors may be the cause.

Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – October 22, 2014

Published on October 22, 2014
With a good weather forecast for the next week, apple growers are seeing that the harvest finish line is near.