GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Cherry Season is here in Grand Rapids at Robinette's Farm, and it's a little earlier than normal due to the warm spring weather.
Michigan has a long history with cherries, and according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, 74% of the supply of tart cherries in the United States for 2023 was grown here in the Mitten.
In 2022, Michigan produced 180 million pounds of tart cherries— a value of $36.5 million.
Robinette's told us the season typically lasts 1-2 weeks, so if you want to pick your own the sooner the better.
U-Pick prices: $2.50/lb
Pre-picked prices: $3.75/lb
U-Pick hours for next week:
Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 pm.
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stay tuned for the hours for the following week!
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