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We are now in the midst of prime apple season. Orchards across the state have trees packed full of apples waiting for the picking. Here is a list of what is going on at u-pick apple orchards across the metro Detroit/Ann Arbor area. Counties include Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne.
Macomb County
1. Blake Farms in Armada, MI are currently offering these apples for u-pick: MacIntosh, Gala, Golden Supreme, Empire, Jonathan, Cortland, Early Fugi and Wealthy apples. For more information visit their website or call them at 586-784-5343
2. Hys Cider Mill in Romeo, MI are open weekends 11am-6pm for u-pick until November. For more information call (810) 798-3611
3. Miller's Big Red Apple Orchard in Romeo, MI (Washington Township) will have these apples for u-pick this year: Macintosh, Empire, Gala, Red Cortland, and Jonamac. For more information visit their website or call (586)752-7888.
4. Stony Creek Orchard in Romeo, MI (Bruce Township) will have u-pick this year. For more information visit their website or call 586-752-2453
5. Westview Orchards in Washington Township, MI currently has Gingergold, Gala
McIntosh & Cortland apples available for u-pick. For more information visit their website or call 866-WVO-4-FUN
Monroe County
1. Bennett's Orchard in Ottawa Lake, MI will have u-pick apples available this season. They have different varieties ripening each week. For more information visit their website or call 734-854-2523
2. Erie Orchards in Erie, MI will have these varieties available this season: Paulareds, McIntosh, olden and Red Delicious, Northern Spy, Granny Smith, Ida Reds, Winesap and Jonathans.) For more information visit their website or call 734-848-4518
Oakland County
Long Family Orchard & Cider Mill in Commerce Township, MI will have u-pick on these apples starting at the date indicated: McIntosh (September 18), Cortland (September 18), Empire (September 25), Jonathon (September 25), Golden Delicious (September 25), and Red Delicious (October 2). For more information visit their website or call 248-360-3774
Washtenaw County
1. Wasem Fruit Farm in Milan, MI will have the following apples for u-pick this season. The dates listed at the start dates:
Sept 9th: Gala, McIntosh, Prime Gold
Sept 17th : Cortland, Empire, Jonathan
Sept 24th: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious
Oct 1st: Rome Beauty, Ida Red
Oct 15th: Granny Smith
They have a ½ bushel minimum. For more information visit their website or call 734-482-2342
2. Lutz Orchard in Saline, MI (Directions: 4 miles SW of Saline. Take Monroe St. S from US-12 in Saline. Monroe becomes Macon Road at city limits, 11030 Macon Road, corner of Braun Rd) will have u-pick apples in October. For more information, including their hours call them at 734-429-5145
3. Wiard’s Orchards in Ypsilanti, MI will have these apples available for u-pick this year: McIntosh, Jonathan, Empire, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Ida-Reds, Fuji, Honey Crisp, Cameo and Ruby Jon. For more information visit their website or call them at 734-390-9211
Wayne County
Apple Charlie's in New Boston, MI will have these apples available for u-pick this year (dates are approximate start dates)
August 28th-29th: Galas, McIntosh, Joanthan
Sept 11th: Empire, Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious
Oct 1st: Winesap, Monroe, Jonagold, Fuji
For more information visit their website or call (734)753-9380
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