Chieftain

 

Ripening Period: Early October

Flavor/texture: Full flavored Sweet apple with hints of it’s Jonathan parentage, crunchy and juicy

Uses:  Fresh Eating, All Purpose Baking

Orchard Notes:  This was developed by the Iowa State University in 1917.  It’s parentage is a Jonathan x Red Delicious.  This apple has best traits of its both parents and resulting in a high quality all purpose apple.