Apple (Organic Grown) - Malus domestica Gala - 5ltr

Apple 'Gala' (Malus domestica, M26 rootstock)

Overview

‘Gala’ is a very popular dessert apple with crisp, sweet flesh and attractive red-striped skin. On M26 rootstock it makes a compact tree suitable for smaller gardens.

Key Features

• Very sweet dessert apple, popular with children
• Attractive red and yellow striped fruits
• Compact tree size on M26 rootstock
• Good pollinator for many other Group 4 apples

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun for best colour development.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Plant with at least one compatible pollinator such as ‘Elstar’ or ‘Jonagold’.
• Prune in winter to maintain an open shape and strong framework.
• Thin fruits in June to prevent over-cropping and biennial bearing.

Size & Growth Timeline

Reaches about 3m tall and 2.5–3m wide in 5–7 years.

Harvest

Generally picked from late September into October. Fruits store reasonably well in a cool, dark place.

Perfect For…

• Smaller gardens and family planting schemes
• Fresh eating straight from the tree
• Orchard-style plantings with multiple varieties