Gala

• Strains: Royal Gala

  Regal Gala (redder and ripens earlier)
  
  Fulford Gala (Ellipsoid and larger than other Gala clones)

• Parentage: Cox Orange x Golden Delicious

• Tree vigor: Compact growth habit, productive bearer

• Bloom: Midseason

• Fruit

  • Size: Small to medium
  • Skin color: Orange to red
  • Flesh color: White-cream
  • Shape: Oval to round
  • Uses: Dessert

• Harvest date: Early Sept- early Oct depending on

location (110 -120 DAFB)

• Storage:

• Advantages: Excellent flavor

• Disadvantages: May require heavy thinning to size and prevent biennial bearing; susceptible to scab, fireblight, powdery mildew, and CAR.

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