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Red Gala Apple

Gala-Red Gala Apple

Malus domestica 'Red Gala'

Grandpa's Choice™ Red Gala apple is our special selection of the famous Royal Gala™ apple that everyone sees in the produce department. It harvests late summer, early fall in September and is one of the finest eating apples there is. The flesh is yellowish flesh is crisp, juicy and fine tasting. It can be used for all purposes. It is almost a "must have" for the backyard orchard.

Pricing


Height

12-16 Feet

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Spread

12-14 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Red Gala is one of the easiest apples to grow. The upright, but spreading tree is very grower friendly. It blooms in mid-season and can be pollinated by most any variety. In order to get larger size on this medium sized apple, thin it down to one fruit per cluster. Trim annually to promote proper vigor and reduce the amount of spurs that it eventually will produce. Over-pruning and too vigorous growth will make it susceptible to fire blight.

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A Little History

The original Gala was selected as a seedling in 1939 in New Zealand, and finally introduced to the US in 1973. It has taken the country by storm and now ranks as one of the most popular apples. When Grandpa first tasted it, he fell in love with it and recommended it to all his friends. Gala tends to "throw" a lot of "sports", so now there are Gala strains of every red shade and size.

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Character
• Pollinizer needed
• Thin early for size
• Mid-season blooming
Fruit Characteristics
• Medium size fruit
Growth Rate/Habit
• Average vigor
• Early to bear
• Very productive
• Spreading habit
Harvest Period
• Mid-September
Other Attributes
• Keeps well
• Grandpa's Choice™
• Aromatic
• Complex flavor
• Sweet-tart
Site Requirements
• Full Sun
• Winter hardy
Skill Required
• Easy to grow
Uses
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
• Cooking or baking
• Good for pies
• Juice or Cider