Kidd's Orange Red facts for kids

Blossom of the 'Kidd's Orange Red' tree

The Kidd's Orange Red is a special type of apple that was first grown in New Zealand. It's also sometimes called the Delco apple. This apple is famous because it's a parent to two other very popular apple types: the 'Gala' apple and the 'Telstar' apple.

What is the 'Kidd's Orange Red' Apple?

The 'Kidd's Orange Red' is a specific cultivar of apple. A cultivar is like a special variety of a plant that people have grown on purpose. They do this to get certain features, like a yummy taste or a nice color. This apple is known for its bright orange-red skin.

Where Did This Apple Come From?

The 'Kidd's Orange Red' apple was created in New Zealand way back in 1924. It was made by crossing two other well-known apple types. Its parents are the 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apple and the 'Red Delicious' apple. Think of it like a new apple "child" that got good traits from both its "parents"!

The Apple Family Tree: Parents and Children

Just like people, apples have family trees!

• The 'Kidd's Orange Red' apple was created from a mix of:
  • The 'Cox's Orange Pippin' apple, which is known for its rich, complex flavor.
  • The 'Red Delicious' apple, famous for its bright red color and crisp texture.
• Later on, the 'Kidd's Orange Red' apple itself became a parent! It helped create two other popular apple varieties:
  • The 'Gala' apple, which is now one of the most widely grown apples in the world.
  • The 'Telstar' apple, another tasty variety.

Special Apple Varieties: 'Captain Kidd'

Sometimes, a plant can have a natural change called a sport. This is like a small, sudden mutation that makes one part of the plant different from the rest. The 'Captain Kidd' apple is a sport that came from the 'Kidd's Orange Red' apple. The 'Captain Kidd' apple looks very similar, but its fruit has an even stronger red color. It's like a special version of the original!