Granny Smith
Tree Characteristics
Chilling requirement | Medium to low |
Vigour | Strong |
Growth habit | Semi-upright |
Crotch angles | Medium |
Tree size | Medium |
Flowering | 1st week October (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Full bloom | 2nd week October (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Flower shape | Rosaceous |
Pollen compatibility | Self incompatible |
Bearing habit | Spurs |
Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
Pollinator | Golden Delicious, Hillieri |
Fruit set | Good |
Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
Harvest date (first pick) | 4th week March (Elgin, Western Cape) |
Control cultivar | - |
Production (kg/tree) | High |
Fruit size distribution | Medium, 150g |
Shape | Globose to globose-conical |
Skin colour | Green with white lenticels |
Flesh colour | White |
Eating quality | Acid |
Texture | Crisp |
Storage ability | Very good |