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Belleville, MI 48111
50240 Martz Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
South Haven, MI 49090
76241 14th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090
Webberville, MI 48892
3537 Morrice Rd, Webberville, MI 48892
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
3025 6 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Traverse City, MI 49684
4702 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
DeWitt, MI 48820
5501 W Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820
Lapeer, MI 48446
3199 N Lapeer Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446
Allegan, MI 49010
466 27th St, Allegan, MI 49010
Eau Claire, MI 49111
7196 E Main St, Eau Claire, MI 49111
Coloma, MI 49038
3452 Friday Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
Coloma, MI 49038
6299 Carmody Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
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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