Fruit characteristics
| Colour | Intense glossy red, 75–100% coverage |
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| Flesh | White, dense and firm (≈9 kg / 20 lb) |
| Flavour | Sweet and balanced, 13–16° Brix, low acidity |
| Size | Good and uniform, high % of class-I fruit |
| Storage | Controlled Atmosphere: 12 months with a special cold protocol |
| Shelf life | Very good after storage, minimal shrinkage |
Resistance and plant health
Story® is resistant to common races of apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) thanks to the Vf/Rvi6 gene (it also carries Rvi1/Vg). This resistance reduces fungicide treatments and makes it especially suitable for organic production. It shows moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew, managed with standard orchard practices.
The tree and production
A medium-to-low vigour tree with an open, well-branched habit that is easy to train. Production is high and regular, with good crop distribution and no pre-harvest drop, resulting in a high percentage of class-I fruit.
Calendar
- Flowering: April (Northern Hemisphere).
- Harvest: autumn, ≈15–25 days after Golden Delicious.
- Commercial availability: from October and through much of the season thanks to storage.
Adapted to warm climates
Story® keeps its colour and quality in regions with warm summers, making it especially well suited to southern and Mediterranean production areas. This is a real advantage over other red apples that lose colour in warm-temperate climates.