Golden Sweet
Appearance
Malus domestica 'Golden Sweet' | |
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![]() Golden Sweet apple | |
Species | Malus domestica |
Origin | ![]() |
Golden Sweet is a cultivar of domesticated apple.
The origin of the Golden Sweet apple
[edit]The apple originated in the American state of Connecticut, but beyond that, its parentage is a mystery.[2]
The size of a Golden Sweet apple
[edit]A Golden Sweet apple is a medium- to large-sized apple.[1]
When they ripen
[edit]Golden Sweet apples usually ripen from late July through early August, though this depends on the area. The harvest may continue into September.[1]
The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple
[edit]The flavor of a Golden Sweet apple is very sweet, rich, and has almost no tartness.[1] The flavor has been described as "honey sweet".[3] Golden Sweet has no acid flavor.[4]
When Golden Sweet bears apples
[edit]Golden Sweet tend to bear apples, every other year.[1]
What the Golden Sweet is used for
[edit]Golden Sweet apples are good for fresh-eating, also for apple sauce or apple cider.[1]
See also
[edit]- Tolman Sweet, a similar, but not quite the same apple
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Golden Sweet Apples". cooksinfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "Comprehensive Apple Variety List". applejournal.com. 2000. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ Beamer, Dave. "Coastal Apple Varieties". ucanr.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
- ^ "From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent". dailylocal.com. Archived from the original on 2 December 2018. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
External links and references
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