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Earligold apple

Earligold is a medium to large, round-conical apple that is one of the earlier apples of the season.  Taste is a little on the tart side but good tasting for an early apple.  Apple does have good storage life and retains its flavor reasonably well.  USPP #4,820.

USDA identification images for Earligold

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    Spring blossom records for this variety

    2015 season

    • April  2015  - tree owned by Kristi in Victor, United States

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    Harvest records for this variety

    2015 season

    • October  2015  - tree owned by Kristi in Victor, United States

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Chance seedling
    • Originates from: Selah, Washington, United States

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United States
    • Fruit colour: Green

    Using

    • Picking season: Early
    • Flavour style (apples): Sharper
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary

    Growing

    • Self-fertility: Self-fertile


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