Gala Brookfield® Baigent

Origin

Gala Brookfield is a natural, stable Gali Royal mutant. Discovered in 1985 in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.

Synonyms

Gala Brookfield Baigent.

Tree

Moderate growth with a tendency for branches to droop

Flowering and pollination

Flowers two days before Golden Delicious Good pollinators: Braeburn, Granny Smith, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Idared, and other diploid varieties with the same flowering period

Fruit Characteristics

Not prone to biennial bearing Annual fruiting. High yields, early ripening

Fruit

Fruit is large and medium, between 70 and 75 mm. Conical shape with an intense red-purple colour and numerous darker stripes Shiny, firm, and smooth skin Yellow-cream background colour. Crisp, sweet, juicy, and aromatic flesh.

Harvesting

The Gala Brookfield fruit reaches maturity in early September.

Health and Disease Resistance

Susceptible to apple scab and bacterial canker, low susceptibility to powdery mildew. Gala typical.

Storage

Excellent storage properties. Maintains high firmness after cool storage, can be stored in a controlled atmosphere (CA) until late June. Intense aroma at peak consumer maturity. Regarded as one of the most attractive and flavourful Gala sports by consumers.