Wednesday 29 July 2020

GRANNY SMITH

The Granny Smith is a tip-bearing apple cultivar, which originated in Australia in 1868. It is named after Maria Ann Smith, who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling. The tree is thought to be a hybrid of Malus sylvestris, the European Wild Apple, with the domestic apple M. domestica as the pollinator. The fruit has hard, light green skin and a crisp, juicy flesh. Granny Smiths go from being completely green to turning yellow when overripe. The acidity mellows significantly on ripening, and it takes on a balanced flavour.

This post is part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,
and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

4 comments:

  1. Interesting facts on one of my favorite apples, that are usually under ripe unless found handpicked. Love them in apple pie.

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  2. Looks tasty!
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  3. I just learned that they originated in Australia on a quiz show this week!

    I'm so happy to see your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week!! Thanks for linking up with us.

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