Golden Delicious Reinders

Short description of the species

Botanical name
Golden Delicious Reinders
Latin name
Malus domestica
Botanical name
apple
Scientific name
Malus domestica
Ripening
early winter variety
Origin/Parentage
Helden-Panningen, Netherlands/bud mutation (sport) of Golden Delicious, discovered in 1962 by M. H. Reinders
Bearing
Very early bearing, high and regular productivity.
Growth
Moderate to vigorous.
Health condition
Susceptible to scab, partially susceptible to powdery mildew, with low susceptibility to canker.
Harvest/storage
Ripens at the end of September; under household conditions it keeps until February, while in ULO/CA storage it can be stored for almost a year.
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Interesting

Reinders was selected specifically for its smooth skin, reduced russeting, and more consistent appearance, even under less favourable growing conditions.
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Usage

direct consumption, processing into juices, cider, drying, distillation
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