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Did You Know

Red Delicious was originally named Hawkeye. Stark Brothers Nursery renamed it after purchasing the rights to market the variety.

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Red Delicious Apples

Characteristics

Appearance:

Deep to bright red, sometimes slightly striped

Texture & Firmness:

Very crisp

Internal Character:

White or buff-colored

Flavor:

Red Delicious apples are an American classic with mild sweet flavors and only a few notes of acidity

Shape:

An elongated shape with five points or knobs on the end; often described as heart-shaped

Size:

Medium to large

Uses:

Red Delicious apples are great for fresh eating and salads

The Red Delicious apple variety was discovered in 1875 as a chance seedling growing on Jesse Hiatt’s farm in Peru, Iowa. Thinking it was a nuisance, Hiatt tried to chop down the seedling, but the tree grew back repeatedly. On the third time, Hiatt allowed it to grow and the tree produced red apples.

In 1893, Hiatt took his ‘Hawkeye’ apple to a fruit show in Missouri. Following the show, Stark Brothers Nursery purchased the rights to market the apple and renamed it Red Delicious. Today, Red Delicious is one of the most well-known apples in the U.S.

Stemilt harvests Red Delicious apples in mid-September. With its sweet flavor, firmness and great shelf life, Red Delicious is a staple at every supermarket.