As
of July 3, 2009 Fruit Acres has an update
for the Cherry U-Pick!!! Due to the harsh weather so far this year,
we had a poor crop in our Sweet Cherry trees. Cherries are a very
delicate crop and that is why we all love them so much. We are now
out of U-Pick Black Sweet Cherries. We have Black Sweet Cherries
already picked at our Farm Market by I-94, 10 pounds for $2.79 per
pound. We are very very sorry for the inconvenience. We still have
lots and lots of U-Pick Sour Pie Cherries crop in good condition.
Sour Cherries are $.99 per pound for U-Pick, but we do not have
any already picked. For U-Pick Sour Pie Cherries we will be open
10 am to 5pm everyday through Sunday, July 12, while quantities
last.
Fruit
Acres Farm Market is open with Our Own Big
Black Sweet Cherries, 10 pounds for $2.79 per pound, First
of the season Local Red ($4.99 pint) and Black Raspberries ($3.99
pint), Local Sweet Blueberries (10 pound box $23.99),
A large assortment of local Michigan Herb Plants ($.99 each), Zucchini,
Yellow Squash, Cucumbers, Pickles, Fresh local Sugar Snap Peas (edible
pods). Get your peas soon because they are just an early summer
crop. Because of the cool spring our fruit is ripening
about 1 week later than the last few years so far. U-Pick
Peaches will begin around July 25 for sweet early peaches.
Gas in Michigan
is currently $2.67 gallon.
Now
for an update of the crops. Peaches are good crop (about the same
as 2008). Apples are much better than the last 3 years. Apricots
and Plums have a good crop. We are excited about most of the crops
this year! Because of the cool spring our fruit is ripening about
1 week later than the last few years.
NEW!!
Fruit Acres Farm Market &
U-Pick will let you know when your favorite crops are getting close
to ripening. This newsletter will let you know when the perfect
cherry, peach or apple will be ready for you to pick it yourself
off the tree, in a beautiful country setting in southwest Michigan
on a perfect summer or fall day! Fruit Acres Newsletter will let
you know what is happening at the Fruit Acres Farm Market too!!
Fruit
Acres Farms is a 230 acre fruit farm owned by the same family since
1846. The current owners, Randy and Annette, are the 5th generation
to operate the orchard. We grow Big black Sweet Cherries,
Sour Pie Cherries, and Crisp Juicy Flavorful Apples. Our specialty
is Sweet, Juicy, Luscous Peaches fresh picked and sold for 10 weeks
from Mid-July thru September. Check Harvest Times for this year's
ripening schedule.
U-PICK
Fruit
Acres has U-Pick Sweet Cherries ,Sour
Pie Cherries, Sweet Juicy Freestone Peaches, Cling Baby Gold Type Peaches,
White Freestone Peaches, Crisp Juicy Apples and and of course pumpkins.
Click on U-Pick for details. FREE Wagon
rides and FREE picnic area with playground
for a great family day.
Sweet
& Sour Cherries
Peaches
Apples
FARM
MARKET
A
huge assortment of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables are available
at our Farm Market located directly off
offI-94 at Exit 39 in beautiful Southwest Michigan. Gourmet Jams, Jellies,
Honey, Sauces and Pickles are available as well as Country Gifts, like
Handmade Soaps and Candles. Fresh Sweet Apple Cider in the Fall. Free
Fruit Samples everyday.
WHOLESALE
FARM
Sweet
and Sour Cherries, Freestone, white flesh and
cling peaches, summer and fall apples are available in wholesale
amounts (over 10 bushel) everyday at our farm just 1 mile from
Fruit Acres Farm Market.
STELLAR
PEACHES
We
also have the Fruit Acres Stellar Peach Breeding
Program.
For the past 24 years we have been developing new varieties of freestone
peaches especially suited for the commercial growers in the northern
peach growing areas. They ripen from 18 days before Red Haven to 45
days after Red Haven. The 11 named varieties are selected on the basis
of their Cold Hardiness, Great Flavor, Red Skin Color, Flesh Firmness,
and Large Size.