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West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 17, 2025

Published on September 17, 2025
Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh are being harvested. Red color is excellent across the region.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 17, 2025

Published on September 17, 2025
Honeycrisp and Gala harvest are wrapping up across the region, and sugar levels and red color are excellent.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 16, 2025

Published on September 16, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025

Published on September 16, 2025
Apple harvest in southwest Michigan is moving rapidly, with many Empire, Jonagolds and Golden Delicious fruits at or very near maturity.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 16, 2025

Published on September 16, 2025
Growers are starting to harvest McIntosh and Honeycrisp are moving along quickly. Many growers are waiting on color to start Honeycrisp harvest.