Idared is a popular and attractive late-season apple, with a mild flavour, useful for both eating fresh and cooking, and very good for juicing.
Idared has exceptional keeping qualities, and can be stored in a domestic fridge for at least 6 months.
Custom graft varieties: Order before end of December 2023 for delivery in December 2024.
Idared has some susceptibility to fireblight and mildew but is generally an easy variety to grow. It is fairly precocious and usually a heavy-cropper.
The blossom has some frost-resistance.
Idared was developed at the Idaho Agricultural Experimental Station, 1930s, and is a cross between Jonathan and Wagener.