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Did You Know

Gala is the first apple variety to be harvested in Washington state each year. Stemilt typically begins Gala apple harvest in mid-August.

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Gala Apples

Characteristics

Appearance:

Pale golden yellow with red stripes or blush

Texture & Firmness:

Firm and crisp

Internal Character:

Yellow to cream

Flavor:

Gala apples have mild sweet and vanilla-like flavors with a floral aroma

Shape:

Generally round

Size:

Small to medium

Uses:

Gala apples are excellent for fresh eating, salads and sauce; very good for pies, baking & freezing

Gala apples were discovered in the 1920's by New Zealand orchardist J.H. Kidd. Gala apples are a cross between Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin, an old English favorite. They were introduced for commercial production in 1965, but didn't make their way into the U.S. market until the 1980's.

Gala apples ripen in August. They are the first variety harvested by Stemilt in the fall. Gala apples are sweet, snappy and aromatic with red stripes over a pale yellow background.