How to Grow Granny Smith Apple
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Your complete guide to growing Granny Smith Apple.
📷 Wikipedia: AppleWhen to Plant Granny Smith Apple
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Companion Plants for Granny Smith Apple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and improves apple tree health when planted nearby
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides living mulch that retains moisture for apple tree roots
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and leaves make excellent mulch for apple trees
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps that control apple pests
Repels aphids, borers, and other common apple tree pests when planted in the root zone
Repels nematodes and various insects while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and woolly aphids, protecting apple trees
Improves soil health and attracts beneficial insects that prey on apple tree pests
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to apple trees and can stunt growth or kill them
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, reducing apple tree vigor and fruit production
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
