Apple variety: Golden Delicious
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.
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Apple variety: Golden Delicious |
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| Origin: | Chance seedling, A. H. Mullins, Clay County, West Virginia, USA, 1890. (Possibly Grimes Golden open pollinated.) |
| Tree: | Moderate vigour. |
| Disease status: | Susceptible to mildew, moderately resistant to scab and fireblight. |
| Chilling requirement: | High. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Mid season. Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Bonza, Gala. |
| Fruit shape: | Medium, conical. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Golden when mature with slight blush sometimes; long stalk, bruises easily; can get russeted in cool conditions in spring. Creamy yellow flesh, excellent flavour, sweet and juicy. |
| Harvest and yield: |
Mid March, similar to Delicious. Regular heavy cropper. |
| Storage: | Moderate. |