etter’s gold

Etter’s Gold is one of Albert Etter’s (1872-1950) most well-known introductions. (His most famous is Wickson, an apple we love.) It was released by Etter in 1944 and patented (American plant patent #659). Etter’s Gold is said to be a cross of Wagener and Transcendent Crab, although I don’t think the parentage has been confirmed by DNA profile.

The fruit which is excellent for fresh eating is medium-large (2 1/2 - 3”), round-oblate, yellow-green, sometimes with a pinkish-orange blush and a darker green cavity (like potatoes when they get solanic/solanine acid green areas). It ripens in mid-late October in central Maine. Currently growing at Super Chilly Farm.