Red Delicious
Apple cultivar / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Red Delicious is a type of apple with a red exterior and sweet taste that was first recognized in Madison County, Iowa, in 1872. Today, the name Red Delicious comprises more than 50 cultivars. It was the most produced cultivar in the United States from 1968 to 2018, when it was surpassed by Gala.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts Species, Hybrid parentage ...
Red Delicious | |
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Species | Malus domestica |
Hybrid parentage | Chance seedling |
Cultivar | 'Red Delicious' |
Origin | Peru, Iowa, United States |
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