Grandpa's SummerGold Apple
Grandpa's SummerGold Apple--- SALE PRICED!
Malus domestica 'Grandpa's SummerGold'
Grandpa's SummerGold (formerly known as just Grandpa's Gold) is one of the best early summer apples around. Slightly later picking than Lodi, which is closely resembles. The large fruit ripens early in August. The flesh is white and the skin yellow-green and smooth. It has excellent tart flavor early on, but as it hangs on the tree it gets sweeter and the flavor improves. For a summer apple it stores quite well and hangs on the trees for several weeks.
Grandpa's SummerGold Apple--- SALE PRICED! Pricing
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Grandpa's Gold Apple on Dwarf (Bud9) root, 3 year grade |
$27.99 $19.99 |
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| 1398 |
Grandpa's Gold Apple on Semi-Dwarf (M7) root, 3 year grade |
$27.99 $19.99 |
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Height12-15 Feet
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Spread10-14 Feet
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USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8
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Malus domestica 'Grandpa's SummerGold'
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grandpa's SummerGold is similar to Golden Delicious in growing habit and fruiting. Thin early for good size, as it can set a heavy crop. If not thinned well, it can become biennial bearing. It is susceptible to scab and fire blight. Do not push it to be too vigorous, and spray for scab early on and regularly.
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A Little History about Grandpa's SummerGold Apple--- SALE PRICED!
This apple became one of Grandpa's favorite varieties. As a boy, Grandpa ate many a Lodi apple and always came away with a "belly ache", but when he was older and planted Grandpa's SummerGold, no more stomach aches! Grandpa's SummerGold was introduced in 1979 by one of Grandpa's nursery friends under a different name and he planted several blocks of them. As they hang on the trees, the apples get better and better! Grandpa's used to call this Grandpa's Gold, but decided to change the name to SummerGold since it reflects the season it ripens better, and to cause less confusion with another variety that Grandpa offers with gold in the name.
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Malus domestica 'Grandpa's SummerGold' Characteristics & Attributes
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Bloom Character
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Thin early for size |
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Early blooming |
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Excellent pollinizer |
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Pollinizer needed |
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Tends to biennial bear |
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Fruit Characteristics
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Growth Rate/Habit
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Average vigor |
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Very productive |
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Spreading habit |
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Harvest Period
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Early summer |
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Extended harvest |
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Other Attributes
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Sweet-tart |
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Very crisp |
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Very juicy |
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Site Requirements
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Full Sun |
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Winter hardy |
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Skill Required
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Uses
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High dessert quality |
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Cooking or baking |
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Good for pies |
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Good for sauce |
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Juice or Cider |
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