Readers ask: When Is Blueberry Picking Season In Michigan?

Are blueberries ready to pick in Michigan?

Blueberries are ready to be picked around West Michigan from mid-late July through early August. We stock our chest freezer in July and enjoy Michigan berries all year long.

Where can you pick blueberries in Michigan?

Michigan U Pick Farms Ingham County

• Belzer Blueberries – Blueberries (July – August)
• Clearview Orchards – Apples (September – October)
• Diederich’s Berry and Produce Farm – Asparagus, strawberries, produce (May – September)
• Gruber’s Farm – Raspberries, chestnuts (July – October)

What month are blueberries in season?

You can enjoy fresh blueberries year-round! The North American blueberry season and harvest runs from April to late September. Then, imports from in South America fill the grocery store shelves from October to March.

What fruit is in season in Michigan right now?

Here is a list of fruits and vegetables that are in season this summer in Michigan: Apples, July through October. Arugula, May through September. Asparagus, April through June.

What fruit is Michigan known for?

Apples. Apples are one of the largest and most valuable fruit crops in Michigan. The state slices more apples than any other state for use in pies. Michigan also processes apples into applesauce, fresh and shelf-stable apple cider, and apple juice, such as Indian Summer juice, which is made in Michigan too!

What month is cherry picking?

The short California cherry season begins in mid-April and typically lasts into early June. Among major commercially-grown fruits, cherries are known to be the last trees to bloom and the first to harvest each year.

What month is strawberry season?

Because of that, and the varied locations where they are grown, the national strawberry season is said to run January through November. In the Deep South, when to harvest strawberries will usually be late April and May. In the middle part of the country, at Eckert’s, May and June are typically best.

Are peaches ready in Michigan?

The many different varieties of Peaches from our farm keep this delicious fruit available from mid July until September. Peaches are excellent for freezing and canning to be enjoyed all year.

Are strawberries ready to pick in Michigan?

Once strawberries are picked they stop ripening, so choose deep red berries without green or yellow patches which may have a sour flavor.

How can you tell if a blueberry is sweet?

You can’t really look at the size of the blueberry to tell if it will be sweet or sour. You have to look at the color. Generally, the darker and bluer in color the blueberry is, the sweeter it is, and the lighter and redder the blueberry is, the more sour it is.

What is the best time to pick blueberries?

Blueberries are typically ready for picking between June and August. Don’t rush to pick the berries as soon as they turn blue. Wait a couple days. When they are ready, they should fall off right into your hand.

Where is the blueberry capital of the world?

Hammonton is the self-proclaimed “ blueberry capital of the world,” with 56 blueberry farms located in and around the town of about 14,000 people. Every year an estimated 6,000 migrant farmworkers, the majority from Mexico, Haiti, and across Central America, arrive at the farms for the eight-week harvest.

What season is it in Michigan in April?

The Month-by-Month Guide for When to Eat Michigan Produce

• End of March: Broccoli, cabbage.
• Beginning of April: Asparagus, leafy greens, herbs.
• Beginning of May: Potatoes, rhubarb.
• End of May: Peas.
• Beginning of June: Beans, blackberries, squash, strawberries.
• End of June: Cherries.

Are cherries in season in Michigan?

Northern Michigan bursts with plump, juicy cherries in July, and somehow they taste even better when you pick them yourself. Cherries are usually available mid-July through late-August.

Can pineapples grow in Michigan?

Can I grow a pineapple here in Michigan? Amazingly enough, I found the answer is YES! My research indicates that not only is it possible to do this but it is not that difficult to do. You may have to wait awhile for some fruit but wouldn’t you love to eat a pineapple that you grew yourself.