Idared
Desert Apple

THE FRUIT
Taste Middle (not acid nor sweet)
Skin Texture Quite tough
Flesh Crisp and white, wine-like taste
Apple size Medium
GROWING
Flowers Early
Vigour Medium
Crop Yield High
Eating time January to March - can be stored to May
Tree Shape Spreading

 

Picture of apple variety Idared

Idared flowers early in the season, so may be difficult to pollinate from neighbour's trees. A middle of the road taste, and reliably produces a heavy crop of fruit which keeps for an unusually long time. Idared is a very attractive looking apple with a bright red skin and even shape.

Relatively easy to maintain, although it is prone to mildew and may need some attention to prevent this.