Topred

Appearance: It has a deep red colour, more uniform than a Starking, and has conspicuous lenticels. It is a medium-sized fruit.

Harvested: in mid March

Owner of variety: This apple was discovered in the 1950's in Columbia, USA, and was introduced to South Africa in 1973. It is a mutation of Shotwell Delicious, which was itself a mutation of Red Delicious.

Taste and texture: The flesh is creamy-white in colour with a crisp texture. The taste is sweet and juicy and delicious to eat.