Ginger Gold

A yellow apple with a slight red flush, developed in Virginia during the 1960s. It offers a tangy flavor and crunchy texture, making it suitable for both cooking and fresh eating. The fruit is ready for harvest in late August to early September and can be stored through October.

Flavor & Texture

Best Uses

Lineage

Where to Pick

• Behling's OrchardOrleans County
  U-Pick
• Baker Farm Market & U-PickNiagara County
  U-Pick
• Watt Farms Country MarketOrleans County
• Bittner-Singer OrchardsNiagara County
  U-Pick
• Burnap's Fruit FarmWayne County
  U-Pick
• Morgan's Farm MarketWayne County
  U-Pick
• Roanoke OrchardsGenesee County
  U-Pick
• Kingbird Orchard - Etta Place Cidery

Origin & History

Disease Resistance

Apple scab

highly susceptible

Fire blight

highly susceptible

Powdery mildew

highly susceptible

Cedar-apple rust

highly susceptible

Cornell Apple Variety Database.

References

Wikidata

Q3106757

US plant patent

PP7063(expired)

granted 1989-12-05 · expires 2009-12-05