Gala, one of the most extensively cultivated apple varieties globally and a staple in supermarket apple assortments, is notable for its year-round availability from suppliers in both the northern and southern hemispheres. A distinctive feature of Gala is its adaptability to thrive in temperate and warm apple-growing regions, earning it recognition as a low-chill variety capable of flourishing in areas with less than 800 hours of cool winter temperatures annually.
Derived from the cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious, Gala boasts a promising lineage. Considering that Kidd's Orange Red itself originates from the combination of Cox's Orange Pippin and (Red) Delicious, Gala represents a fusion of three of the world's most significant and distinct apple varieties. While the flavor may not fully realize the initial promise, Gala remains a high-quality apple with the potential to yield excellent flavor, especially when cultivated at home.
The coloration of Gala aligns with expectations for a cross between a Cox-type variety (given that Cox is one of Kidd's Orange Red's parents) and Golden Delicious. The apples begin with a light hue reminiscent of a Cox, displaying predominantly orange streaks over a yellow base. As they mature, Gala apples adopt a much darker shade, often presenting a vibrant red color. Notably, the color can serve as an indicator of the apple's age in supermarket displays—paler specimens likely belong to the new season's crop, possibly harvested slightly early, while darker ones may have matured deliberately on the tree or over an extended period in cold storage.
Derived from the cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious, Gala boasts a promising lineage. Considering that Kidd's Orange Red itself originates from the combination of Cox's Orange Pippin and (Red) Delicious, Gala represents a fusion of three of the world's most significant and distinct apple varieties. While the flavor may not fully realize the initial promise, Gala remains a high-quality apple with the potential to yield excellent flavor, especially when cultivated at home.
The coloration of Gala aligns with expectations for a cross between a Cox-type variety (given that Cox is one of Kidd's Orange Red's parents) and Golden Delicious. The apples begin with a light hue reminiscent of a Cox, displaying predominantly orange streaks over a yellow base. As they mature, Gala apples adopt a much darker shade, often presenting a vibrant red color. Notably, the color can serve as an indicator of the apple's age in supermarket displays—paler specimens likely belong to the new season's crop, possibly harvested slightly early, while darker ones may have matured deliberately on the tree or over an extended period in cold storage.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Gala, one of the most extensively cultivated apple varieties globally and a staple in supermarket apple assortments, is notable for its year-round availability from suppliers in both the northern and southern hemispheres. A distinctive feature of Gala is its adaptability to thrive in temperate and warm apple-growing regions, earning it recognition as a low-chill variety capable of flourishing in areas with less than 800 hours of cool winter temperatures annually.
Derived from the cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious, Gala boasts a promising lineage. Considering that Kidd's Orange Red itself originates from the combination of Cox's Orange Pippin and (Red) Delicious, Gala represents a fusion of three of the world's most significant and distinct apple varieties. While the flavor may not fully realize the initial promise, Gala remains a high-quality apple with the potential to yield excellent flavor, especially when cultivated at home.
The coloration of Gala aligns with expectations for a cross between a Cox-type variety (given that Cox is one of Kidd's Orange Red's parents) and Golden Delicious. The apples begin with a light hue reminiscent of a Cox, displaying predominantly orange streaks over a yellow base. As they mature, Gala apples adopt a much darker shade, often presenting a vibrant red color. Notably, the color can serve as an indicator of the apple's age in supermarket displays—paler specimens likely belong to the new season's crop, possibly harvested slightly early, while darker ones may have matured deliberately on the tree or over an extended period in cold storage.
Derived from the cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious, Gala boasts a promising lineage. Considering that Kidd's Orange Red itself originates from the combination of Cox's Orange Pippin and (Red) Delicious, Gala represents a fusion of three of the world's most significant and distinct apple varieties. While the flavor may not fully realize the initial promise, Gala remains a high-quality apple with the potential to yield excellent flavor, especially when cultivated at home.
The coloration of Gala aligns with expectations for a cross between a Cox-type variety (given that Cox is one of Kidd's Orange Red's parents) and Golden Delicious. The apples begin with a light hue reminiscent of a Cox, displaying predominantly orange streaks over a yellow base. As they mature, Gala apples adopt a much darker shade, often presenting a vibrant red color. Notably, the color can serve as an indicator of the apple's age in supermarket displays—paler specimens likely belong to the new season's crop, possibly harvested slightly early, while darker ones may have matured deliberately on the tree or over an extended period in cold storage.
Fruit Ready to Pick: October
Water Needs / Maintence
Average/ High Water Needs
Spaced Apart
3-4.5m (10-15ft)
Pollination Group
3
Overall Height
Semi dwarf 2.5 - 3.5m (8-12ft)
Species
Malus domestica
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
October
