. .Idared Back to apple index Zone:      4 - 8 Ripens:      Second half of October Fertility:       Needs a pollinator Top 50 Ranking:      # 16 Skin Colour:      Mostly red over green with some faint speckles Flesh:      White slightly tinged with green Flavour:      Tangy and tart. Slightly sweet. Moderately acidic. Usage:      Good fresh eating. Retains shape after baking. Storage:      Six months in cold storage Notes:      Very susceptible to powdery mildew and fire blight. Susceptible to apple scab and cedar apple rust but resistant to apple maggot. Sometimes subject to canker and stem cracking. .

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