How to Grow Gala Apple
Malus domestica 'Gala'
Your complete guide to growing Gala Apple.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Gala Apple
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Companion Plants for Gala Apple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, Japanese beetles, and other apple pests while improving soil health
Fixes nitrogen in soil, provides living mulch, and attracts beneficial insects
Deep roots bring nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and compost
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control apple pests
Repels moths, fleas, and flies while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repels nematodes and various insects, attracts beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and woolly aphids, deters codling moths
Repels ants, mice, and flying insects that can damage apple trees
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits apple tree growth and can cause stunting
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of apple trees and most other plants
Competes heavily for water and nutrients, especially problematic for young apple trees
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
