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.
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.