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Traverse City, MI 49686
11999-11595, M-37, Traverse City, MI 49686
Pinckney, MI 48169
10055 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169
St Joseph, MI 49085
5118 Hollywood Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Jackson, MI 49201
7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
Monroe, MI 48161
952 W Albain Rd, Monroe, MI 48161
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
7837 M-139, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Caledonia, MI 49316
1889 92nd St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Tawas City, MI 48763
838 Leggett Rd, Tawas City, MI 48763
Detroit, MI 48202
7432 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48202
Lowell, MI 49331
3550 Alden Nash Ave NE, Lowell, MI 49331
Baroda, MI 49101
9800 Hartline Rd, Baroda, MI 49101
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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