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Picking
Schedule
This is the 2011 picking
schedule. Last year we spoke of how different our seasons
are from year to year. This season is holding true to form.
We have had a very wet and cool spring and as a result our picking
schedule will be approximately 2 weeks behind last year.
 Our
fruit supply will also be very different from 2010. We pushed
out our old Transparent apple orchard and have planted new trees
but there will be no Transparents for a few seasons. Our first
raspberry patch will have a much lighter crop compared to last
year as cold winter temperatures killed about half the canes.
Our second raspberry patch looks good. Apples, peaches, plums
and nectarines all appear to have set heavy crops. Thinning
of tree fruit will be a challenge.
As usual, sweet corn,
pumpkins, winter squash and the garden have all been planted
and are growing. During U-Pick season Crane's U-Pick offers
a large variety of pre-picked fresh produce and cut flowers.
Our season will go longer into October as we're getting a later
start. We are looking forward to seeing you and your families
and all the familiar faces. Our picking schedule should be close
to the following dates:
2011 U-Pick Hours
(when fresh fruit is available): 9am til 6pm Monday through
Saturday; Sunday 10am til 6pm. Please call 269-561-5126 for
current fruit information.
 Transparent
apples:
Not available this year.
Red
Raspberries:
Berry picking should start around July 14th and continue until
first frost.
Peaches:
We have a large crop in all varieties. Picking will start around
August 1st with Risingstar and Red Haven by August
13th followed by: Blazingstar,
Starfire, Coralstar, Loring, Blushingstar
(white fleshed), Allstar, Glowingstar
and Redskin (last variety) ready around September
13th.
 Nectarines
There is a nice crop in all three varieties with picking expected
to start around August 10th. We will finish the season with
Fantasia, ready approximately September 13th.
plums:
Shiro and Santa Rosa will be available by August
10th. Picking lasts a couple of weeks.
Produce
:
During peach season we offer a nice variety of pre-picked vegetables
and flowers including Brandywine tomatoes..
Sweet
Corn :
Available already picked during mid-July.
Blueberries:
Available already picked July through August.
Apples:
Picking should start around September 13th with Gala
and Golden Supreme followed by Honeycrisp, Empire,
Jonathan, McIntosh, Cortland, Jonagold,
Fuji, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious,
Mutsu and Ida Red. There will be no Rome
this year.
Pumpkins:
Take
a pumpkin barrow and browse through four acres of beautiful
pumpkins until you find your perfect pumpkin! We also offer
a nice selection of pre-picked specialty pumpkins, winter squash
and decorative gourds.
 Chestnuts:
Nuts
begin falling in early October.
Please remember, all
of the above dates are approximate. If you are interested
in a particular fruit or for current information call (269)
561-5126 for current fruit information. Dress properly: layered
shirts, sunscreen, hats and close toed, flat shoes. Don't forget
sunscreen and insect repellent. Save money by bringing your
own containers, small shallow boxes or 1/2 bushel baskets transport
fruit best. Always call the above number for current fruit information.
We can't wait to see all of you and your families.
We
hope to see you soon!
Gary and Sandy Crane
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