Fruit tree variety comparisons
 Golden Delicious | |
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| The flavour of home-grown Golden Delicious is far better than its supermarket reputation. | |
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Growing
| Apple trees Golden Delicious | |
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| Gardening skill | Average |
| Self-fertility | Partially self-fertile |
| Flowering group | 4 |
Using
| Apple trees Golden Delicious | |
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| Picking season | Late |
| Season of use | 3 months or more |
| Food uses | Eating fresh Culinary |
Climate
| Apple trees Golden Delicious | |
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| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer average maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
| Chill requirement | Low-chill |
Identification
| Apple trees Golden Delicious | |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Period of origin | 1850 - 1899 |
| Fruit colour | Green Green - light Green / Yellow |