Golden Sweet Explained
| Malus domestica 'Golden Sweet' |
| 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
External links and references
Notes and References
- Web site: Golden Sweet Apples . cooksinfo.com . 1 December 2018.
- Web site: Comprehensive Apple Variety List . applejournal.com . 2000 . 1 December 2018.
- Web site: Coastal Apple Varieties . ucanr.edu . 1 December 2018 . Beamer, Dave.
- Web site: From the Ground Up: The apple—ephemeral and persistent . dailylocal.com . 1 December 2018 . 2 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181202155139/https://www.dailylocal.com/lifestyle/from-the-ground-up-the-apple-ephemeral-and-persistent/article_96e4efbc-af34-5068-bb28-10b6b2d47027.html . dead .
