Type
green, tart, late season
Apple variety
Granny Smith Apple
Firm green apples with a distinctly tart flavor and long storage life. The fruit holds its shape well when cooked.
Season
late fall
Best for
baking and storage
About Granny Smith
Granny Smith is a late-ripening green apple with firm, very crisp flesh and pronounced tartness. It is widely used fresh and for baking because it holds its shape well.
Growing Granny Smith Apple
Grow it in a site with a long, warm season, since fruit needs time to mature fully. It needs cross-pollination, and fruit is ready when it has reached full size and remains firm with a bright green skin.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all apple, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.