Apple tree Gala

Until 1990, there was a very meager assortment of apple varieties on the Russian market. One of the most popular was the Gala apple tree variety. But at the moment, the abundance of the market with a choice pleases the eye, and, of course, the Gala apple tree, familiar to everyone from childhood, is also present there.

Apple tree Gala: description and features of the variety

The Gala apple tree is very often grown in foreign countries. And oddly enough it can be found in England, where Golden Delicious is considered the main variety, with which the Gala variety competes. This area has a large number of fields that are planted with these apple trees.

The variety is often used in industrial production, as it is not whimsical to climate conditions. The variety traveled from Holland to Russia a very long and difficult journey. It was bred by breeder J.H. Kidd in the 60s of the 20th century.

The apple tree got its name from the Greek women of Gala. It translates from French as a holiday. On an industrial scale, apple trees are planted in Brazil, USA.

The variety has the following subspecies:

• Red Gala;
• Red Royal;
• Gala Mast;
• Gala Galaxy and others;

Wood. Medium in size, branches pointing down. Grow best in the area of ​​forest steppes. But they can also get accustomed to the subtropical climate. It is necessary to constantly adjust the number of ovaries so as not to overload the tree with apples.

For industrial purposes, the variety is grown in the USA, China and Europe. Countries such as Russia, Ukraine and Poland have ideal climates for the variety. The tree can stretch up to 5 meters.

The variety can withstand up to -30 degrees. Gala apple trees are moderately resistant to scab. They have high protection against mealy sundew and European cancer. It is necessary to periodically carry out prevention to avoid pest attacks. The tree begins to bear fruit at the 5th year of life.

Foliage... In the form of an egg with a sharp point of dark green color.

Flowers. Small, saucer-shaped, white. It can bear fruit on spears, ringlets and twigs. The plant begins to bloom in terms of timing. The apple tree has a lot of ovaries, some of it can be tidied up a little.

Fruit. Averaged with a specific gravity - about 150 grams. The apples are in the shape of a rounded cone. They have a yellow-green color with an orange-red tint. The taste is sweet with sourness, light yellowish pulp is compacted. You can make jams, jams, juices and other goodies.

Up to 100 kg of apples can be harvested from one tree. Adult apple trees may not bear fruit every year. Tasters rate the variety at 4.5 points out of 5.0. The variety is considered to be dietary. The fruit contains retinol, ascorbic acid and iron.

The fruits are well attached to the branches. If stored in a cellar or basement, they will last about 3 months. But if you make suitable conditions, then the shelf life can be extended up to 6 months.

Gala apple variety - varieties

- Gala Mast

apple tree Gala Mast

The variety blooms in early winter. It is common with the main variety that the variety is grown and stored under the same conditions. The fruits are large, in the form of a rounded cone. The pulp is filled with a large amount of juice and has a light yellow color. Harvesting takes place in the last days of September. The variety is sometimes planted as a pollinator. They are stored until February, you can eat it yourself, and you can also treat your neighbors.

- Gala Shniga

apple tree Gala Shniga

High fertility. It is considered one of the best varieties. The fruits are easy to transport. The plant begins to grow more slowly when it begins to yield.

- Tenroy Gala

apple tree Gala Tenroy

Intense red shade, similar to Gala Mast.It is considered to be one of the first clonal varieties of the Gala variety.

- Gala Galaxy

apple tree Gala Galaxy

Fruits are dark red with darkish shading. It ripens early. The specific gravity of the fruit is 150-170 grams. Fruits are stored for up to 5 months. The pulp is sweet with a slight sourness.

- Gala Brookfield

apple tree gala brookfield

The variety ripens in early September. Providing ideal germination conditions. The variety is consumed throughout the winter.

- Mondial Gala

apple tree Gala Mondial

The fruits are long. Slightly different from the color of the main variety.

- Gala Cube

The variety was bred by breeder biologists in Krasnodar. In 2007 it was entered in the State Register. The apples are light yellow. With an average weight of 170 grams.

- Red Gala

apple tree Gala Red

The fruits are red in color. They ripen at the end of summer. Safety until March. The variety is quite resistant to drought and scab, poorly resists powdery sundew. The variety is transportable and tasty. Apples weigh up to 200 g.

- Gala Natalie

Has a pleasant appearance, like all varieties. But the apples are small. The tree begins to bear fruit for 2 years.

Planting and caring for the variety

The variety can be planted on the 15th of April, or, alternatively, it can be planted in the fall a month before the start of frost.

First you need to dig a hole with a diameter of 0.6-0.8 meters a month before planting, going deeper by half a meter. Mineral and organic fertilizing materials need to be poured into the pit. Any soil can be used for planting. Lushe trees should be planted at a distance from each other to avoid thickening of the crown.

Further from the site, there may be groundwater, but not under it.

To water the plant needs about 5 times per season. A month before ripening, it is imperative to water the plant. The variety loves a moderate amount of moisture.

Yablona needs to be carried out periodically trimming and shapingso that the plant is most resistant to all sorts of pests and diseases.

Apple tree Gala: which pollinating varieties are most suitable

This apple variety can pollinate itself, but it would be ideal to plant pollinator varieties nearby, such as:

1. Eliza;
2. Red Delicious;
3. Discovery;
4. Gloucester;
5. Idared;
6. Melrose and others.

Growing in regions

Gala variety is moderately frost-resistant. Therefore, it can be planted in areas of the middle lane. A very variety is found in Krasnodar, the Leningrad region and the Moscow region.

Apple trees Gala - reviews of gardeners

«I got acquainted with the description of the variety on the Internet, I was very interested, I went to the nursery the next day. I got a variety of Gala Mast, the apple-tree tastes excellent. On New Year's Eve, we ate our own-grown apples ".

«The fruits are very juicy and the smell is amazing. In appearance, of course, the apples may not be very pretty, but the taste overshadows all the shortcomings. Resistant to frost, I live in a cold region, so quickly the apple trees acclimatized. Easy to care for. You need to water it regularly, but a little at a time. "

“The variety bears a lot of fruit every year. I make jams, juices and drying apples from apples. It is best to plant the tree on a semi-dwarf rootstock. Having chosen a variety, you will never regret buying. "

«In my opinion, the variety should be from an absolutely self-respecting gardener. Information from the Internet about the variety is completely similar to the original ".