Annaglo Gala

Family: Rosaceae Fruit

Crisp, honeyed snap meets a bright, rosy sweetness in Annaglo Gala—an apple that practically glows with warm golden flesh and a blushing, sunset-red skin.

Bite into a fine-grained, juicy texture that stays refreshingly firm, making it a standout for fresh snacking and a beautiful choice for sauces and preserves. Grow Annaglo Gala for a fragrant harvest at about 90 days, when the orchard air turns sweet and the fruit hangs with confident, showy color.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Shrub

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 24th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Shrub
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	20
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Annaglo Gala’s crisp, fine-grained bite is the kind that stays firm even when sliced—so it earns its keep in salads and sandwiches, not just bowls of fruit. Its rosy sweetness and honeyed lift make it sing with sharp cheeses and warm spices, while lemon keeps everything bright and clean.

Best Uses

thin slices for fresh snacking—won’t turn mealy under its own juice
quick sautéed apple for cinnamon-sugar pan coats and fast bakes
chunky apple preserves where the snap matters
fresh apple slaw or salad that holds a crunch under light vinaigrette

Flavor Profile

bright, rosy sweetness honeyed, lightly floral aroma fine-grained crispness that stays snappy

Kitchen Pairings

cheddar cinnamon vanilla lemon juice pork almonds

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common problem I’ll see with Annaglo Gala—powdery mildew or apple scab—and how do I control it?

Annaglo Gala (like most apples) commonly suffers from apple scab, which shows up as dark, scabby spots on leaves and fruit after spring rain. Remove and destroy heavily infected fallen leaves, improve airflow with wider spacing, and apply an approved fungicide labeled for apples as soon as buds break and again on a regular schedule through the wet part of the season. If you’re noticing leaf spots early, don’t wait—early treatment is what stops spread.

How often should I water Annaglo Gala during the main growing season to keep fruit developing well?

During the main growth phase (roughly late spring through fruit sizing), water deeply about 1–2 times per week, aiming for evenly moist soil 6–12 inches down. If the top 1–2 inches of soil is dry and leaves look a bit droopy in mid-day, water; if soil stays soggy or you see runoff quickly, cut back. Stop heavy watering about 2–3 weeks before harvest to reduce the risk of fruit cracking and late-season disease buildup.

How can I tell when Annaglo Gala apples are ready to harvest at about 90 days?

Annaglo Gala is ready when background color shifts from green to a creamy yellow and the red blush is fully developed, usually with a sweet, “apple-like” aroma. Do a quick taste test and confirm the fruit detaches easily: lift and gently twist—ripe apples come off with little resistance. If apples are still hard and lack fragrance, wait a week and re-check.