MSU Extension Peaches

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 7, 2022

  Published on June 7, 2022
  Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 15-20 mm and stone fruit 20-2 5mm. Cooler conditions last week and expected this week.

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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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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 31, 2022

  Published on May 31, 2022
  Tree fruit is beginning fruit sizing, with most apples between 8-12 mm and stone fruit 15-20 mm. Warm weather has been very good for thinning. Storms Tuesday may result in to cooler, dry conditions later this week.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 24, 2022

  Published on May 24, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

  Published on May 17, 2022
  After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.