Granny Smith

    apple(Malus domestica)

    Flavor Profile

    Tart and acidic with a good balance of acids and sugars; firm, crisp, and juicy.

    Visual Characteristics

    Medium-sized fruit with pale to medium green skin marked by distinctive whitish lenticel dots.

    Growing Tips

    Favored in mild-winter areas, needing relatively few winter chill hours and a long season to ripen. Not reliably self-fertile, so cross-pollination is recommended. Stores well under proper conditions.

    Resistance Information

    Disease Resistance

    Susceptible to apple scab and powdery mildew like most apples; not noted for disease resistance.

    Where to Buy

    Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.