Early Red One
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | Medium to high |
| Vigour | Strong |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 3rd week October (Witzenberg Valley, Ceres) |
| Full bloom | 4th week October (Witzenberg Valley, Ceres) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self incompatible |
| Bearing habit | On both spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Hillieri |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week February (Witzenberg valley, Ceres) |
| Control cultivar | Top Red |
| Production (kg/tree) | Very Good |
| Fruit size distribution | Large 180g |
| Shape | Conical |
| Skin colour | Full dark red with white spots |
| Flesh colour | Creamy white |
| Eating quality | Good, sweet |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Storage ability | Good |
Info
| Released to industry | Yes |
| Fruit type | Apples |
| Selection No | - |
| Usage | Fresh |
| Origin | USA |
| Owner | - |
| S.A. License | SAPO Trust |
| PBR Granted | No Record |