Apple Granny Smith Semidwarf 7 Gallon

🍏 Granny Smith Apple Overview

The Granny Smith apple is famous for its bright green color, sharp tartness, and firm, crisp texture. It’s a go-to apple for baking, salads, and snacking — especially if you prefer something more tangy than sweet.

🌱 Origin & Background

• Discovered: In Australia in 1868.

• Founder: Named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the first tree from French crabapple seeds.

• Type: Chance seedling (natural hybrid).

• Became widely popular for its long shelf life and distinct tart flavor.

🎨 Appearance

• Color: Bright green, sometimes with light speckles or a faint yellow blush if ripened longer.

• Shape: Medium to large, round with symmetrical shape.

• Flesh: White, dense, and juicy.

🍋 Flavor & Texture

• Taste: Very tart, with crisp acidity and a refreshing bite. Less sweet than most apples.

• Texture: Firm, crunchy, and juicy — doesn't get soft easily.

• Aroma: Light, fresh, and grassy.

🧁 Best Uses

• Baking: Excellent — holds shape well and its tartness balances sweet desserts (e.g., pies, crisps, tarts).

• Cooking: Great for chutneys, sauces, and savory dishes.

• Salads: Doesn’t brown quickly; crispness holds up.

• Snacking: Perfect for those who enjoy a tangy, crunchy apple.

• Juicing: Adds acidity and brightness to juice or cider blends.