Volume 45 Number 2 Article 9
Year 1991 Month 4
Title: Apple Variety Trends in Michigan
Author: J. Hull Jr.
Abstract:
Michigan's apple acreage has increased over
the past decade and the trend is expected to
continue.
Tree numbers have increased 24% in
recent years reflecting the move to higher den
sity planting systems on size controlling rootstocks.
About 98% of all young plantings, 6-
years-old or younger, are on size controlling
stocks.
The average yield of apples per acre has
steadily increased in Michigan.
Total production
for the state may reach 30 million bushels in the
early 1990's, a 20$ increase above the peak 25
million bushels produced in 1985 and 1987.
'Delicious' is the dominant cultivar grown in
Michigan with almost twice as many acres
planted as the second leading variety 'Jonathan.'
A significant number of new trees being planted
are 'Empire' followed by 'Rome' and 'Idared.'
Current trends indicate a decrease in the pro
duction of 'Jonathan' and 'Winesap,' two cultivars
that represent a significant acreage of all trees
22-years-old and older.
The prospects for large
plantings of the newer cultivars such as 'Fuji,'
Gala,' and 'Jonagold' are uncertain at this time.
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