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Grimes Golden
Harvest September 1 to early October, but mainly in
September; main marketing season September 10 to December 1; average crop
1.3 million bu.; grown mainly in Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
Ohio; fruit medium to large; skin tough, somewhat rough, clear deep yellow
with scattering pale yellow or russet dots; flesh yellow, very firm,
tender, crisp, moderately coarse, moderately juicy, medium acid, rich,
aromatic, sprightly; food for cooking or dessert.
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