Apple, Mollie Delicious, Bare Root

Mollie Delicious is a beautiful, late-summer apple known for its large size, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavor. With its pinkish-red blush over a yellow-green base, Mollie Delicious is eye-catching and perfect for fresh eating, making it a popular choice for families and markets. Ripening in late August to early September, this apple variety offers a refreshing, juicy bite with a subtle sweetness that kids and adults alike enjoy. Although it shares a similar name, Mollie Delicious is distinct from Red Delicious, offering a unique flavor profile and firmer texture.

Key Characteristics

• Mild, Sweet Flavor with Juicy Texture
  Mollie Delicious apples are mildly sweet with low acidity, creating a smooth, refreshing taste perfect for fresh eating and snacks. Their juicy, crisp texture makes each bite satisfying and enjoyable.

• Large, Attractive Fruit
  These apples are known for their impressive size and striking pinkish-red color over yellow-green skin, making them a standout in orchards, markets, and fruit baskets.

• Early Harvest and Good Storage
  Ripening in late August to early September, Mollie Delicious brings an early apple harvest that bridges the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Properly stored, these apples maintain their flavor and texture for several weeks.

• Versatile for Fresh Eating and Light Baking
  While primarily favored for fresh eating, Mollie Delicious apples can also be used in salads, fruit platters, and light baking. Their mild sweetness complements fresh desserts and adds a pleasant crunch to salads.

• Excellent Pollination Partner
  Mollie Delicious is self-sterile and benefits from pollination with compatible mid-season bloomers, such as 'Gala,' 'Honeycrisp,' or 'Liberty,' for improved fruit set and yield.

Product Details

• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Medium, well-draining
• Bloom Time: Mid-season (April to early May)
• Bloom Color: White to light pink
• Fruit Qualities: Mildly sweet, juicy, crisp, large with pinkish-red blush
• Fruit Uses: Fresh eating, light baking, salads
• Fruit Ripening Month: Late August to early September
• Required Chill Hours: 500-600 hours
• Pollination Partners: Gala, Honeycrisp, Liberty
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-8

Mollie Delicious apples are a fantastic addition for those looking for an attractive, early-season apple that's sweet, juicy, and perfect for snacking.