{"product_id":"apple-organic-grown-malus-domestica-gala-5ltr","title":"Apple (Organic Grown) - Malus domestica Gala  - 5ltr","description":"\u003ch3\u003eApple 'Gala' (Malus domestica, M26 rootstock)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery sweet dessert apple, popular with children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive red and yellow striped fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tree size on M26 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood pollinator for many other Group 4 apples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun for best colour development.\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant with at least one compatible pollinator such as ‘Elstar’ or ‘Jonagold’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in winter to maintain an open shape and strong framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin fruits in June to prevent over-cropping and biennial bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaches about 3m tall and 2.5–3m wide in 5–7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally picked from late September into October. Fruits store reasonably well in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller gardens and family planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating straight from the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchard-style plantings with multiple varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996778492237,"sku":"8719474816308","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/apple-organic-grown-malus-domestica-gala-5ltr","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}