Red Delicious
apple(Malus domestica)
Flavor Profile
Mild and sweet dessert apple with soft to crisp flesh depending on freshness.
Visual Characteristics
Medium to large, slightly elongated (conical) apples, striped red to solid deep red; profusion of fragrant white flowers in mid-spring.
Growing Tips
Grows fast (over 24 inches per year) in slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil (pH ~5.0-6.8); does not tolerate long drought. Not self-fertile, so needs a pollinator of a different variety with the same bloom period, such as Fuji, Gala, or Golden Delicious.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Susceptible to common apple diseases like scab and powdery mildew; not notably disease resistant.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.