Biology:Golden Sweet
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Short description: Apple cultivar
| Malus domestica 'Golden Sweet' | |
|---|---|
 Golden Sweet apple | |
| Species | Malus 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]
See also
- Tolman Sweet, a similar, but not quite the same apple
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Golden Sweet Apples". cooksinfo.com. https://www.cooksinfo.com/golden-sweet-apple.
- ↑ "Comprehensive Apple Variety List". applejournal.com. 2000. https://www.applejournal.com/useall05.htm.
- ↑ Beamer, Dave. "Coastal Apple Varieties". ucanr.edu. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=16136.
- ↑ "From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent". dailylocal.com. https://www.dailylocal.com/lifestyle/from-the-ground-up-the-apple-ephemeral-and-persistent/article_96e4efbc-af34-5068-bb28-10b6b2d47027.html.
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