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I was scolded by my great-uncle for even bothering
to plant Gala. His comments were you have to watch it close, especially if
you wanted it for market--it has a tendency to split on the crown near the
stem? We have had some weird rains this year in SE Wis--really
too much, too late. They blew out all my tomatoes. I didn't
think about the apples.
I just ate one of the most delicious apples,
off the tree--it was a true picture of eye beauty. It was a Gala. I
assume they do not store as well?? Its 85 degrees today--the Gala was like
eating a really crisp apple pie--very juicy, warm, sweet. I don't know if
it gets any better then that! This is my first year to get Gala--it will
be interesting to see if it presents problems in the future.
On the other hand, Goldrush is still hard and
green. I know now from past experience I'll be picking that in a panic
some dark, hardfrost evening. But I'll still be eating it
, wrinkly but yummy-sweet in May!
Michelle Horner Zone 4/5 SE
Wis.
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