What U-Pick fruit do you have besides apples?
Starting around the beginning of July, we have a U-Pick cherry season. This is a great time to pick fresh cherries for a summer cherry pie!
How many apple varieties are there?
There are over 7,500 apple varieties grown throughout the world. Here at Robinette’s, we grow over 40 varieties of apples.
What kind of apples for applesauce?
Softer apples are typically the best choice for applesauce. We recommend McIntosh if you like a smoother sauce, or harder apples like Northern Spy if you prefer chunkier applesauce. Read more about the best apples [...]
What kind of apples for apple pie?
You may have heard the saying, “Spies for pies,” which is referring to Northern Spy apples. This is a great choice for apple pie, and we also recommend Jonagold or Mutsu varieties. The good news [...]
When does apple picking season end?
Every orchard is different, but our U-Pick usually ends in October when all the apples have been picked.
When is apple picking season in Michigan?
September and October are prime apple picking months in Michigan. At Robinette’s, we pick our apples from August through November. Our U-Pick season usually starts around the second weekend in September and goes into October, [...]