Varieties of Apples: "D"
EducationVarieties of Apples: "D"
This article lists and describes the different varieties of apples that start with the letter "D."
D'Arcy Spice
The D'Arcy Spice is from 1785 England and has yellow-green skin with russet patches.
Dabinett
The Dabinett apple harvests in October to November and makes high quality juice.
Dandee Red
The Dandee Red is a mysterious apple. All that is known is that is harvests in mid-August, is bright red and keeps for three months in storage.
Davey
The Davey apple was discovered in 1928, but was not introduced until 1950. Harvested in late September, it is bright red and has a hint of strawberry flavor.
Dayton
The Dayton apple is also known as Co Op 21 and originated in the Purdue Rutgers Illinois Co Op in 1988. It is in season from August to October and is medium to large, red, and sweet.
Delblush
The Delblush apple is also known as the Tentation in France. The French have this apple protected and it cannot be grown under any name without permission. It originated in 1979 and was introduced by Delbard Nursery. Harvested in October, it is a medium, oblong, conical shaped fruit that is gold with an orange blush.
Delcon
The Delcon apple is a mixture of Delicious, Jonathan, and Ben Davis apples and harvests late in the season. It is dark red in color and keeps well into the winter.
Delicious
One of the most well-known apples, the Delicious is from Iowa and is in season from September to November. It is deep red and is quite sweet.
Detroit Red
The Detroit Red is from North Georgia, is in season from late July to early August, and is a classic red apple.
Devonshire Quarrenden
The Devonshire Quarrenden is also known as the Sack Apple and originated in 1685. Harvested in August or September, it is a shiny crimson color.
Discovery
The Discovery apple is from Essex, England and was discovered in 1949. Harvested in mid-August, it has a long shelf life and makes an excellent sauce. Pale green in color with bright crimson flush. strawberry. Very good flavor This apple tends to crack easily.
Doctor Matthews
The Doctor Matthews comes from Indiana and is red with red stripes. Keeps well.
Dolgo Crab
The Dolgo Crab harvests in August and is in season during September. Nothing else is known about this apple.
Dorsett Golden
The Dorsett Golden is from 1964 Bahamas and is yellow in color. Multi-purpose.
Duchess
The Duchess apple is also known as the Duchess of Oldenburg and originated in 1700 Russia. It was introduced to England in 1815. Harvested in August, it is good for cooking and eating. It is medium in size and is colored greenish yellow with bright red stripes, splashes, and russeted dots. A first-class apple that only keeps for a few weeks.
Dulcet
The Dulcet apples was discovered near Wenatchee, Washington and is deep red with a light stripe.