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Antique Apples
About Budding
Ripening
Chart
for Apples
Big
Red Gala® PP10485***
Big Red Gala is a patented variety developed in 1992
by Tina Fackler of Rocky Meadow Orchard. As the name indicates, Big Red
Gala is 30-40% larger than other strains. There is a 75¢ royalty
fee on this strain.
Fruit:
A very pretty, large size, conical to round fruit with more red-orange
skin than yellow-gold. Firm, juicy, fine textured, yellow-white flesh.
A sweet apple with a hint of tart. Hangs well on the tree
Bloom Time:
Mid Season
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pollination:
Diploid - Requires
another variety to pollinate
Fruit Ripening
Time:
Mid to late September
(South Central PA)
Rootstocks:
EMLA26, Dwarf, Mature
Height 10-12ft.
EMLA7, Semidwarf, Mature Hieght 12-15ft.
EMLA111, Semidwarf, Mature Hieght 18-22ft.
Tree Characteristics:
Compact growth habit,
prolific bearer. Needs heavy thinning to maintain fruit size and prevent
biennial bearing.
Exposure:
Full Sun
Comments:
An excellent eating apple, also great for pie-making and other baking.
