Golden Delicious

    apple(Malus domestica)

    Flavor Profile

    Sweet and crisp; mild flavor well suited to fresh eating and baking.

    Visual Characteristics

    Golden-yellow skinned apple; medium to large fruit.

    Growing Tips

    Ripens mid-September in the mid-Atlantic. Bears heavily, so thin fruit to avoid biennial bearing and fruit drop. Partially self-fertile but yields more with a pollinator (e.g., Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Empire); prefers slightly acidic soil (pH ~5.0-6.8).

    Resistance Information

    Disease Resistance

    Susceptible to common apple diseases such as scab and powdery mildew; not notably disease resistant.

    Where to Buy

    Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.