Granny Smith
Apples · 苹果
Granny Smith in October (this month)
Look for USA, France
These origins are in fresh-crop season. Australia, South Africa, Chile are stored fruit.
Green, tart and firm. Holds its shape in baking.
- Look for
- Bright green all over.
- Best for
- Baking, salads
USAFranceAustraliaSouth AfricaChileNew Zealand
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (2)
US
USAWashington State
Fresh cropGranny Smith grown in USA
Harvest just started
FR
FranceLoire, south-west
Fresh cropGranny Smith grown in France
Harvest just started
Stored or late season (3)
AU
AustraliaVictoria, Tasmania, WA
StoredGranny Smith grown in Australia
About 6 months since harvest
ZA
South AfricaWestern Cape
StoredGranny Smith grown in South Africa
About 6 months since harvest
CL
ChileMaule, O'Higgins
StoredGranny Smith grown in Chile
About 6 months since harvest
Skip this month (1)
NZ
New ZealandHawke's Bay, Nelson
Off seasonGranny Smith grown in New Zealand
Not shipping now
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Common questions
- When is Granny Smith apples in season in Singapore?
- USA: Oct–Dec; France: Oct–Dec; Australia: Apr–Jun; South Africa: Apr–Jun; Chile: Apr–May; New Zealand: Apr–May. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Granny Smith is best in October?
- Look for USA, France.
- How do I pick a ripe apples?
- Feel: Firm all over, with no soft spots when pressed gently. Weight: Heavy for its size. Skin: Smooth and tight. Wrinkles mean long storage. Avoid: Bruises and punctures, especially near the stem.
- How should I store apples?
- Fridge. Lasts 3–6 weeks. Apples give off ethylene gas, which ripens other fruit faster. Keep them in the crisper, away from bananas and kiwis.