Golden Sweet

Malus domestica 'Golden Sweet'
Golden Sweet apple
SpeciesMalus domestica
Origin, 1832[1]

Golden Sweet is a cultivar of domesticated apple.

The origin of the Golden Sweet apple

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

A Golden Sweet apple is a medium- to large-sized apple.[1]

When they ripen

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

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

Golden Sweet tend to bear apples, every other year.[1]

What the Golden Sweet is used for

Golden Sweet apples are good for fresh-eating, also for apple sauce or apple cider.[1]

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See also

References
  1. "Golden Sweet Apples". cooksinfo.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  2. "Comprehensive Apple Variety List". applejournal.com. 2000. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  3. Beamer, Dave. "Coastal Apple Varieties". Coastal Apple Varieties. ucanr.edu. Retrieved 1 December 2018.
  4. "From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent". From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent. dailylocal.com. Retrieved 1 December 2018.


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