Description
The classic dark red apple with a flawless look. Red Chief is an improved clone of Red Delicious: large, elongated fruit in a deep red colour, a sweet aroma and a tree that starts bearing early.
| Botanical name | Malus domestica ‘Red Chief’ (Red Delicious clone) |
| Fruit | Large, elongated-conical, dark red |
| Taste | Sweet, aromatic, juicy |
| Pollination | Needs a pollinator — Golden Delicious or Gala |
| Harvest | Late September – early October |
| Storage | Up to 5 months in the fridge |
| Uses | Fresh eating, salads |
| Sun & soil | Full sun; well-drained soil, pH 6.0–7.0 |
| Sapling | Grafted on M9/MM106; height 80–130 cm; bare-root or container |
| Delivery | 2–5 business days (Bulgaria); 4–7 days (Romania) |
💡 Nursery tip: plant it together with Golden Delicious — the two varieties pollinate each other and give a richer harvest.
🍎 What to expect: the first fruit usually arrives in the 2nd–3rd year after planting.
✅ “Health & Bloom™” Guarantee — the sapling arrives carefully packed and ready to plant.
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