The Golden Russet Apple is a classic heirloom variety cherished for its sweet flavor, crisp texture, and rich aroma. These non-GMO, high-quality seeds allow gardeners to grow traditional apple trees perfect for home orchards, large gardens, and container growing in colder regions.
Golden Russet Apples are known for their excellent fresh-eating quality, strong storage ability, and versatile culinary uses.
Key Features
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Produces sweet, crisp, aromatic heirloom apples
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Non-GMO, premium-quality seeds
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Classic variety valued for flavor and storage life
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Suitable for home orchards, large garden spaces, or containers
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Cold-hardy and adaptable to temperate climates
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Ideal for eating fresh, drying, and homemade recipes
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Long-living perennial tree
Specifications
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Common Name: Golden Russet Apple
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Scientific Name: Malus domestica
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom
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Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial Tree
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Season to Sow: Late Winter to Early Spring
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 48
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Soil Type: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
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Sun Exposure: Full Sun
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Germination Time: 36 weeks after stratification
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Maturity Time: 46 years to fruiting
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Water Needs: Moderate
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Growth Height: 1020 ft (varies with pruning)
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Spacing: 1220 ft apart
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Heirloom: Yes
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GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
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Perennial or Annual: Perennial
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Recommended For: Home orchards, cold regions, large gardens, container growing (dwarfing rootstock if grafted)**
Planting Guide
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Stratification: Refrigerate seeds for 6090 days in moist medium.
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Sowing: Plant seeds inch deep in well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 6075F (1524C) after stratification.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist.
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Light: Full sun recommended for best fruit production.
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Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Growth Care: Prune during dormant season to shape and encourage branching.
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Fruiting: Trees begin producing apples in 46 years.
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