Name: Malus Domestica "Apple Granny Smith" 10Liter
Brand: Garden Mecca
SKU: GT73
Price: 405.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Botanical Name: Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’
Common Names: Granny Smith Apple, Green Apple

📌 Product Description

Malus domestica ‘Granny Smith’ is a well-known apple cultivar prized for its bright green skin and crisp, tart flavour. The firm, juicy flesh makes it ideal for fresh eating, cooking, baking, and juicing.

This variety is highly productive and produces consistent yields of high-quality fruit. The tree also provides ornamental value with its attractive white to pale pink blossoms in spring.

‘Granny Smith’ is especially popular for its long storage life and versatility in the kitchen, making it a staple in both home gardens and commercial orchards.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3 – 5 m (depending on rootstock)
Spread: 3 – 4 m
Growth Habit: Medium-sized deciduous fruit tree
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Keep soil moist during fruit development
• Avoid waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost and balanced fertiliser in spring and after harvest.

Maintenance:

• Prune annually to maintain structure and yield
• Requires cross-pollination (e.g. Golden Delicious, Fuji)
• Monitor for pests and diseases

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Winter (dormant season)
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Spring
Harvest Time: Late summer to autumn
Climate Suitability: Best suited to cooler regions of South Africa
Chill Requirement: Medium to high

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Crisp, tart flavour
• Excellent for cooking and baking
• Long storage life
• High-yielding variety
• Reliable performer

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home orchards
✔ Commercial fruit production
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Cooking and baking
✔ Juice production

Delivery Notice: Due to rising fuel prices, we are consolidating orders to dispatch full 4-Ton truck loads only. This may cause occasional delays beyond our standard 5–10 business day window. We appreciate your understanding during these challenges.