• Optimizing Fruit Quality in Fresh Market Tomato

    Published on October 23, 2015
    Attention to improving the quality and appearance of fruit is the foundation for success in fresh market tomatoes because skin color, firmness and an attractive appearance are crucial for market acceptance.

  • Home Storage of Fruits and Vegetables

    Published on October 23, 2015
    Information about home storage of fruits and vegetables.

  • Cole Crops Integrated Pest Management

    Published on October 21, 2015
    Michigan’s economically important cole crops include cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Cole crop integrated pest management (IPM) starts with crop rotation, cultivar selection and proper transplant production.

  • Safe Handling of Fruits and Vegetables

    Published on October 21, 2015
    It is always important to clean fresh produce with safe water, peeling root crops and removing outer leaves of leafy vegetables to reduce soil residue. This will help ensure you and your family are protected from harmful substances.

  • Michigan Fresh Fact Sheets (HNI153)

    Published on October 20, 2015
    Learn about the best that the Great Lakes State has to offer with help from Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh educational campaign.

  • Potato Early Die Complex

    Published on October 19, 2015
    Potato early die complex is an annual production concern for commercial potato growers and is one of the most economically devastating disease complexes in Michigan potato production.

  • Botrytis Blight

    Published on October 19, 2015
    Botrytis blight or grey mold (tan spot) is a common disease in Michigan potato fields. The disease is often observed on stems and leaves but when inoculum levels are high, the disease can also be seen on tubers.

  • Michigan Fresh: Cosechando Tomates

    Published on January 30, 2015
    El mejor momento para los tomates cultivados en Michigan es en agosto y septiembre.

  • Michigan Fresh (Spanish): El Uso, Almacenamiento y Conservación de las Cebollas (HNI24SP)

    Published on January 30, 2015
    Las cebollas cultivadas en Michigan están disponibles de junio a septiembre.Otras cebollas están disponibles de agosto hasta enero. Learn to preserve and store Michigan onions to enjoy them year round.

  • Michigan Fresh: Starting Seeds

    Published on January 26, 2015
    This guide will aid in the planting process, covering when to plant different vegetables, procedures before planting and maintenance of plants.