Hudson's Golden Gem apple
Hudson's Golden Gem apple needs about 550 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Texas A&M AgriLife. About 53% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 550 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 550 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for apple)
- Pollination
- Plant two varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
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- Sources
- harris.agrilife.org
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
We check nurseries every morning, and none of the ones we track list this variety right now. Check back in bare-root season.
From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other apple varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | 200 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Dorsett Golden | 100 | 6-9 | South Louisiana | verified |
| Beni Shogun Fuji | 500 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Fuji | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Gala | 550 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Granny Smith | 600 | 6-9 | North Louisiana | verified |
| Irazu | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Mutsu | 600 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Hudson's Golden Gem apple need?
About 550 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Texas A&M AgriLife.
Does Hudson's Golden Gem apple fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 550 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 53% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Hudson's Golden Gem apple need a pollinator?
Plant two varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife).
What USDA zones suit Hudson's Golden Gem apple?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for apple.