Best very hardy cultivar in the world today. Research Center, Excelsior, Minnesota in 1969. Eating quality similar to Golden Delicious. Hardier than Golden Delicious, suitable for cultivation in South Dakota and central Minnesota. A conical shaped russet of first class eating quality.
Most russets are antiques from the ninetenth century or before.
Hudson's was introduced about 1931 by Hudson's Wholesale Nurseries, Tangent, Oregon. A cross of Jonathan and Wagener. The result is a large juicy bright red apple with a rich flavor that keeps very well. Idared is not very good at harvest. It requires some refrigerator time to reach peak quality.