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Is the growing season in Southwest Michigan long enough for Winecrisp and Enterprises apples to ripen? Are these apples susceptible to insect infest...
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ripening time (growing apples) #855051
Asked November 10, 2023, 7:15 AM EST
Is the growing season in Southwest Michigan long enough for Winecrisp and Enterprises apples to ripen? Are these apples susceptible to insect infestation?
Berrien County Michigan
Expert Response
Enterprise ripens about 2 weeks after Red Delicious, about mid October in SW Michigan. Winecrisp is about a month after Red Delicious, or about the last week in October or the 1st week of November. So, certainly Enterprise will work. If we get an early hard frost Winecrisp may not be as sweet as desired, but still edible. Both (actually all apples) are prone to insect attacks.
