Molly Delicious apple
Yes, Molly Delicious apple grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for both north and south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). The source doesn't give a chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 6-9 (general guide for apple)
- Pollination
- Plant two varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife)
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- North & south Louisiana
- Notes
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- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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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 |
| Hudson's Golden Gem | 550 | 6-9 | verified | |
| Irazu | 550 | 6-9 | verified |
Quick answers
Does Molly Delicious apple grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for both north and south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Molly Delicious apple need?
LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Molly Delicious apple need a pollinator?
Plant two varieties (Harris Co. AgriLife).
What USDA zones suit Molly Delicious apple?
Zones 6-9 as a general guide for apple.