Harvest Update
The light 2010 crop made for some well-rested apple trees. A solid bloom, decent bee activity for pollination, good fruit set, and nice cell division conditions has the 2011 apple crop poised to produce a large volume of healthy and delicious Michigan apples. Early projections indicate a crop of at least 25 million bushels – 75% more than in 2010!
Sunny, warm days and cool nights are making for perfect harvest weather. With the start of October, growers are just getting started with their Golden and Red Delicious harvesting. Color and eating quality have been outstanding and have been reflected in the fresh packout percentages.