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Climax, Michigan 49034
14810 Roof Dr, Climax, MI 49034
Lachine, Michigan 49753
1150 Salina Rd, Lachine, MI 49753
Flushing, Michigan 48433
1431 Duffield Rd, Flushing, MI 48433
St Johns, Michigan 48879
3131 Old U.S. 27, St Johns, MI 48879
Sparta, Michigan 49345
7737 Fruit Ridge Ave NW, Sparta, MI 49345
Fennville, Michigan 49408
6017 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
Bridgman, Michigan 49106
3542 W Lemon Creek Rd, Bridgman, MI 49106
Belding, Michigan 48809
5256 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809
Muskegon, Michigan 49445
4160 Hyde Park Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445
Belleville, Michigan 48111
38093 Judd Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
Paw Paw, Michigan 49079
34448 44th Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Michigan farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash and gathered wild berries. European settlers discovered that areas near the Great Lakes were perfect for growing fruit because the water keeps temperatures mild. Michigan became famous for cherries, apples, and blueberries that grow especially well in the lake-effect climate. The state also grows more varieties of apples than almost anywhere else in America.
Michigan is surrounded by Great Lakes that create a special climate perfect for growing fruit. The western shore gets lake-effect snow in winter and cool breezes in summer that fruit trees love. Northern Michigan has sandy soil that's perfect for cherries and other stone fruits. Southern Michigan has richer soil that's good for apples, corn, and vegetables.
Michigan cherries are world-famous and ready to pick in June and July when they're sweet and perfect for pies. You can pick blueberries from July through September when they're plump and sweet. Apple orchards produce many different varieties from August through October. Michigan also grows great peaches, plums, and pears that ripen in late summer.
Summer and early fall are the best times to visit Michigan farms when cherries, berries, and apples are ripe. The weather near the lakes is usually comfortable with cool breezes even on hot days. Many farms offer beautiful views of Lake Michigan or other lakes along with fresh fruit picking. Fall color season combines perfectly with apple picking for scenic farm visits.
June-July for cherries, July-August for blueberries
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