Idared facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Malus domestica 'Idared' |
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| Hybrid parentage | 'Jonathan' × 'Wagener' |
| Cultivar | 'Idared' |
| Origin | Idaho, United States 1942 |
The Idared is a popular type of apple that was first grown in Moscow, Idaho, United States. This apple is known for its bright red skin, which often has some lighter, non-uniform patches. It's a cultivar, which means it's a specific kind of plant that people have grown for its special features.
Scientists at the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station first created the Idared apple in 1942. They did this by crossing two different apple types: the Jonathan and the Wagener apples.
Idared apples have white flesh that is firm and crisp. They taste tart and are very juicy. Because of these qualities, they are excellent for cooking! You can use them to make delicious apple sauces, pies, and cakes.
Farmers usually pick Idared apples from late September to mid-October. These apples are quite strong and can last a long time. They stay fresh until the end of January and can even be stored until June if kept properly. The USApple Association says that the Idared is one of the fifteen most popular apple types in the United States.
The Idared Apple Family Tree
Apples, like people, can have "families." The Idared apple has been used to create new types of apples. Here are some of its "descendants" or apple relatives:
- Pia (a cross between Idared and Elios)
- Piflora (a cross between Idared and Golden Delicious)
- Pikosa (a cross between Pirella and Idared)
- Pilana (a cross between Pirella and Idared)
- Pingo (a cross between Idared and Bancroft)
- Pivita (a cross between Pirella and Idared)
How Idared Apples Handle Diseases
Like all plants, apple trees can get sick. The Idared apple tree is known to be quite sensitive to certain plant diseases. This means it can easily catch them.
- Scab: This disease causes dark, spotty patches on the leaves and fruit. Idared apples have a high chance of getting scab.
- Powdery mildew: This looks like a white, powdery coating on leaves and stems. Idared apples have a high chance of getting powdery mildew.
- Cedar apple rust: This disease causes bright orange spots on leaves and fruit. Idared apples have a high chance of getting cedar apple rust.
- Fire blight: This bacterial disease makes branches look scorched and burnt. Idared apples have a high chance of getting fire blight.
See also
In Spanish: Idared (manzana) para niños
