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.