Michigan’s climate, proximity to lakes, and soil make Michigan the ideal place to grow apples. Learn Michigan Apple facts, history, and apple handling tips.
Have a Blast Apple Picking in Michigan’s Upper PeninsulaOct. 04, 2024 While you could spend a whole trip exploring our breathtaking, vibrant fall color — and many people do — you can also pencil in some of your favorite autumn activities during your visit. No fall season is complete wit...
However, the weather in Michigan is well-suited for apple production because of its cool nights and warm days. But there's much more to it than just temperature. "If you have a sunnier season, you're going to have more sugars, and that gets put into the fruit, which will make the ...
While the state may be more famous for its cherries, apples are the largest fruit crop in Michigan. These cold-hardy trees can withstand Michigan's climate. Red Delicious and Golden Delicious are the two most common types of apple planted in Michigan, according to the Michigan Apple Committee....
in Ellsworth, Michigan has been an apple orchard for 25 years, growing sweet and bitter varieties best suited for hard cider production. They’ve been combating fire blight bacteria since the 2020 season, when they had to remove $10,000 worth of trees - by hand - that had only been...
The United States is expecting a favorable 2023-24 apple season, but according to the USDA, the forecast for Michigan is a 27.4 million bushel crop, a 15% drop from last year's record overall crop of 32.38 million bushels. USApple, however, set its forecast almost 17% higher, at 32 mi...
There are two seasons in Michigan. Winter and construction. If there's no snow on the ground, you know where you stand and what season it is. Pretty simple actually but rather annoying. Especially on your favorite highway and if you're in a hurry to get somewhere. And folks don't thi...
ImageLeave a commentOctober 19, 2022 I’ve been thinking about baking with apple butter for several months now, and just kept that idea tucked away all summer long. But now it’s full-on Michigan apple season! Apples, apple cider, apple donuts…these flavors inspired this Apple Butter Oatme...
Indeed, Michigan apple cider mills were analyzed for patulin concentration. The mycotoxin was detected in almost 20% of cider mill samples with 2% of samples having concentration higher than 50 µg/L [102]. Temperature, activity of water (aw) and pH were found to influence P. expansum ...
Bare-root apple trees should be planted in the early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Container-grown apple trees can be planted throughout the growing season as long as they are given enough water. Selecting a Site to Plant Apple Trees ...