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Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 13, 2026
Cool weather has plants and insects moving slowly. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Cool and dry conditions continued over the past week. Apple blooms are slowly opening, and bee hives have been placed in the orchards for pollination. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Cold weather continues across the region. Crop development is slow. Sweet cherry bloom is beginning, but honey bee activity to pollinate the cherries is minimal with the cool conditions. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 12, 2026
Published on May 12, 2026
Tree fruit are at petal fall and blueberries are in bloom. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 5, 2026
Published on May 6, 2026
The cold weather pattern continues across northwest Michigan as fruit crops slowly inch forward out of dormancy. Frost is in the forecast.