Granny Smith apple trees grow best in fertile soil. Before planting, incorporate well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil.Â
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Appearance
The fruit is hard, firm, and with a light green skin and crisp, juicy flesh. The flavor is tart and acidic. It remains firm when baked, making it a popular cooking apple used in pies, where it can be sweetened. The apple goes from being completely green to turning yellow when overripe
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UsesThey have a crisp texture and a sharp, tart flavor that can be refreshing when served chilled.
They are also commonly eaten raw as table apples and make Granny Smith varietal cider.Granny Smith apples are a popular choice for cooking and baking, and they can also be used in salads. They keep well and freeze well, and they don’t brown quickly once cut. -
History
The apple is named after Maria Ann Smith, who discovered the seedling growing on her property in Australia. The exact parentage of the apple is unknown, but it’s thought to be a cross between a cultivated apple and a crab apple.Â
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