Golden Delicious

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Origin	Chance seedling, A. H. Mullins, Clay County, West Virginia, USA, 1890. (Possibly Grimes Golden open pollinated.)
Tree	Moderate vigour.
Disease status	Susceptible to mildew, moderately resistant to scab and fireblight.
Chilling requirement	High.
Blossom and pollination	Mid season. Delicious, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Bonza, Gala.
Fruit shape	Medium, conical.
Skin and flesh	Golden when mature with slight blush sometimes; long stalk, bruises easily; can get russeted in cool conditions in spring. Creamy yellow flesh, excellent flavour, sweet and juicy.
Harvest and yield	Mid March, similar to Delicious. Regular heavy cropper.
Storage	Moderate.
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