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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.