. Golden Delicious Back to apple index Zone:      5 - 9 Ripens:      First half of October Fertility:       Self-pollinating Top 50 Ranking:      # 24 Skin Colour:      Pale yellow-gold, sometimes with pinkish blush. Somewhat prone to russeting. Flesh:      Creamy white Flavour:      Mild and sweet Usage:      Good for fresh eating and processing Storage:      Three to four months (though tends to shrivel) Notes:      Fruit bruises easily. Good resistance to apple scab and fire blight. .

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