How 'bout them apples? Michigan's lush and plentiful apple season is getting underway .

And what's unique about Michigan apples is the wide variety with different flavor profiles available, from sweet to tart. Michigan apple growers are expected to harvest a whopping 30 million bushels of apples this year .

Whether your preference is the sweet tasting Honeycrisp or tart and sweet Cripps Pink variety of apples, here are the estimated harvest times from the Michigan Apple Committee.

Michigan apple harvest schedule 2025

Paula Red: Pleasingly tart – underway, started Aug. 17

Ginger Gold: Sweet with a hint of tartness – underway, started Aug. 18

Gala: Soft flesh and sweet – Aug. 25

Honeycrisp : Sweet like honey and crisp bite – Aug. 30

Golden Delicious: Gingery taste and sweet

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