The breeders of GoldRush had two goals in mind. They wanted an apple that was super-disease resistant to make it easy to grow for home gardeners. And they wanted an apple that would store for a long time under refrigeration. What they got was GoldRush. Not only is GoldRush resistant to apple scab; apple mildew; and fire blight, it is also resistant to a variety of pests. What’s more, GoldRush is a cross with Golden Delicious, and it takes on the great taste of Golden Delicious with a little more acid to balance the flavor and a bit of spice.
GoldRush will store up to 7 months under cool but low humidity conditions! In fact, GoldRush’s best flavor comes out after it has been stored for 6-8 weeks. GoldRush is good for fresh eating, baking, and it is hailed as a great cider apple. One thing though, you don’t want to plant this apple anywhere near juniper trees because it is susceptible to Cedar Apple Rust. Otherwise, it is a great choice for an easy to grow tree.
Pollinate with Nova Spy, Northern Spy, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Crimson Crisp, Wolf River, and Summer Rambo.
