Initial

Description A scab resistant variety developed at INRA Angers, France, Initial is a Gala x Redfree cross. It matures approximately one week before Gala. The fruit has good size and is a red blush over a yellow background. Variety is prone to fruit drop making it an ideal selection for food plots. Tree is relatively non-vigorous and the fruit is crisp with a mild acidic flavor.

Characteristics Maturity Date: August 20 Fruit Color: Red Blush / / / Rating (1-9) 9 being the best. Size: 8 Resistance to Apple Scab: 9

Pollination Information Initial is a triploid and therefore it is pollen sterile. It cannot pollinate other apple varieties.