In Michigan, We use the bloom date and temperatures following bloom model to predict apple harvest. We also test apples for soluble solids and starch conversion to predict storability and help with marketing. You can access this information at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fruit/ripeapple.htm
Our season is about 10 days to two weeks early but some varieties are harvesting out of the normal order. During our weekly conference call we were wondering why, and if the warm summer affected some varieties more than others. Note New Address and Phone Number! ----------------------------------------- Mark Longstroth SW Michigan District Fruit Educator Van Buren County MSU Extension 219 Paw Paw Street, Suite 201 Paw Paw, MI 49079 Bus (269) 657-8213 x3 Fax (269) 657-6678 Email - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check Out My Webpages http://web1.msue.msu.edu/vanburen/disthort.htm ----------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard <http://www.virtualorchard.net> and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon Clements <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. Apple-Crop is not moderated. Therefore, the statements do not represent "official" opinions and the Virtual Orchard takes no responsibility for the content.
