Concord Ridge Fruit Farms

There is nothing like freshly picked Michigan strawberries!

With the warmer than normal temperatures we have been having here in Southwest Michigan over the last few days, our early variety berries are beginning to ripen! We actually picked several flats out of the field today for the first time and sold out very quickly. It seems as though everyone is ready for some local, sweet and juicy, Michigan strawberries! Of course we had to sample the first ones and boy are they good! Made some shortcake and a strawberry pie that was a real treat! Picking will be sporadic at first as we will not pick every day. As the season continues, we will be picking daily and will open up our u-pick when we have sufficient quantity. Keep an eye on the website as I will post when we open our u-pick.

Aparagus Update

We are still picking asparagus daily and anticipate another 1-2 weeks for the season. Be sure to check out our asparagus coupon on the right hand side of this page for our “freezer special.” If you purchase 10 lbs. or more, the price would be $1.25/lb. This is the time of year to put some in the freezer so you can enjoy Michigan asparagus all winter long! For large quantity orders, please give us a call at (269)684-5865 or send us an e-mail by clicking on the “contact us” tab at the top of this page to place your order. We want to make sure we have your order ready when you come out. I hope you have all enjoyed our asparagus for another season…there is nothing like fresh Michigan asparagus!

We are currently picking our homegrown Michigan asparagus here at Concord Ridge. We grow Jersey Knight and Purple Passion varieties.  Due to cold nights, production has been slow,  but have been able to keep up with demand. If you would like a large quantity, please give us a call at (269)684-5865 and place an order so we will be sure to fill your order. Our current price is $1.50/lb. and are offering a special of 10 lbs. or more for $1.25/lb. Come on out and pay us a visit for some fresh, tender asparagus! Learn about all of the health benefits that asparagus has to offer at michiganasparagus.org.  Hours are 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. 7 days/week.

A freshly picked lug of Michigan asparagus

We just finished putting all of our straw down in our strawberries and have been irrigating for several nights in order to protect our strawberries from the freezing temperatures. We are beginning to see bloom in our early variety of strawberries which means we will probably see an early season starting in mid-late May!

Last night on April 27, temperatures dipped into the mid twenties causing some bud damage to our grapes. It looks as though the damage could be substantial, but are still hopeful for a good crop.  Apples and cherries withstood the temperatures with cherries coming out of bloom and apples now in full bloom!