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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Apple harvest is ramping up in northwest Michigan. Growers are harvesting McIntosh for processing, and Honeycrisp harvest is underway.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 22, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Main apple harvest season is underway while we wait on fall weather to arrive.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Golden Delicious and Jonagold are mature this week. Cooler temperatures this week should drive more color development, but it’s important to harvest at the right maturity.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 2026
Jonagold and Empire are being harvested as cool, fall weather settles in this week.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 23, 2026

Published on September 23, 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 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Harvest continues on Galas and Honeycrisp, with more varieties ready.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Jonathon, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious and the remaining Honeycrisp are being harvested this week, while Empire and Jonagold are approaching maturity.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 17, 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.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2026

Published on September 16, 2026
Premier Honeycrisp harvest is ongoing. Size of fruit has improved over the past week, and color has also improved. There is lots of rain the forecast for the next 10 days.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – September 15, 2026

Published on September 16, 2026
Main apple harvest season underway. Waiting on fall weather.