Management Updates for Fruit Growers

Management updates are written by the fruit specialists of the UMass Extension Fruit Program.

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Management Updates: September 1, 2026

Apple maturity report, September 1, 2026

September 1, 2026

Apple maturity report updated, September 1, 2026. Akane, Summerset, Ginger Gold, Sweet MAIA, Silken ready for harvest. Macs, Honeycrisp and Gala need another week. No surprises, apple harvest season on track to be normal.
https://www.umass.edu/agriculture-food-environment/fruit/2026-apple-maturity-report

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Archive

August 20, 2026 - Premier Honeycrisp being harvested...
August 10, 2026 - ReTain Recommendations for Apples/Pears/Peaches
April 20, 2026 - Frost/Freeze Concern for Blueberries & Strawberries - Monday night into Tuesday - April 20-21
April 1, 2025 - Current bud stages - April 1, 2025
September 11, 2018 - 2018 apple maturity report updated...