Apple variety: Granny Smith
This information forms part of Agfact H4.1.12 Apple varieties.
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Apple variety: Granny Smith |
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| Origin: | Chance seedling in Granny Smith’s backyard at Eastwood, NSW, Australia, prior to 1868 when fruiting. |
| Tree: | Vigorous, upright. |
| Disease status: | Susceptible to mildew. |
| Chilling requirement: | Medium high. |
| Blossom and pollination: |
Mid season. Delicious, Jonathan. |
| Fruit shape: | Large tall conical. |
| Skin and flesh: |
Green; at late harvest will be yellow and greasy. Crisp, juicy and sweet flesh; excellent flavour. |
| Harvest and yield: |
Mid April to May. Heavy yield; bears on one-year wood. |
| Storage: | Long, susceptible to scald. |