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Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 8, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Main apple harvest season is under way as well as hybrid wine grape harvest.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas on Honeycrisp.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Gala and Honeycrisp are mature this week, and Gala harvest has begun at some orchards. Jonagold are mature at some sites and could be harvested for long-term storage.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 9, 2026

Published on September 9, 2026
Growers are harvesting Premier Honeycrisp and Minnieska apples. Days have been sunny with cooler nights, so color should be improving.