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Apples
Gala
✓ VerifiedNew Zealand
A cross between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious developed in the 1930s, Gala is one of the most widely planted apples in the world thanks to its reliability, early bearing age, and kid-friendly sweetness.
Submitted by @system · 10 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-8
Chill hours
~500 hours
Pollination
Needs a pollinator — pairs well with Fuji, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Golden Delicious.
Care info
Adapts to a wide range of soils and begins bearing fruit relatively young compared to many other apple varieties.
Recommendations
Prune lightly in late winter to maintain an open canopy. Good candidate for a first home orchard tree.
Flavor Profile
Crisp and sweet with a fine-grained texture and mild aromatic finish
Quick facts
Skin color
Red-striped over yellow
Size
Small to medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 4-8
Chill hours
500