Malus domestica ‘Early Red One®’ | Deep red apples with sweet flavour and excellent keeping quality

The Early Red One® Apple is a premium Red Delicious-type variety renowned for its striking deep red colour, crisp texture and sweet, juicy flavour. Selected for its exceptional colour development and attractive fruit, this variety produces large, uniform apples that store exceptionally well after harvest. With its reliable productivity, beautiful spring blossoms and high-quality fruit, Early Red One® is an excellent choice for home orchards and fruit gardens.

Plant Care

Sun: Full sun is essential — provide at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for strong growth, flowering and fruit production.

Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter. Avoid poorly drained sites and improve heavy soils before planting.

Water: Moderate — water deeply and regularly during establishment and fruit development. Mature trees benefit from additional watering during prolonged dry periods.

Fertiliser: Feed annually in late winter or early spring with a balanced fruit tree fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and abundant crops.

Pruning: Prune during winter dormancy to maintain an open canopy, improve airflow and encourage quality fruit production. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches.

Top tip: For improved fruit set and larger harvests, plant near a compatible pollinating variety such as Granny Smith or Golden Delicious.

Specifications

Botanical name: Malus domestica ‘Early Red One®’
Common name: Early Red One® Apple
Growth habit: Deciduous fruit tree with an upright to spreading growth habit
Size: Approximately ±3–5 m H × ±3–4 m W at maturity, depending on rootstock and pruning
Fruit: Large, conical apples with a deep, uniform dark red skin and attractive appearance
Flesh: Creamy white, crisp, juicy and sweet with classic Red Delicious flavour characteristics
Harvest: Typically late summer to early autumn, depending on local climate and growing conditions
Uses: Fresh eating, lunchboxes, fruit platters, juices and general household use
Storage: Excellent keeping quality under proper storage conditions

Quick Facts

• Premium Red Delicious-type apple with exceptional colour.
• Produces large, sweet and crisp fruit.
• Excellent storage and shelf life.
• Reliable producer with attractive spring blossoms.
• Ideal for home orchards and fresh eating.