Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Grape tomato
In German
Gala Apfel
Traube Tomate
In French
Gala
tomate uva
In Spanish
Gala
tomate uva
In Greek
Gala
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Gala
tomate uva
In Polish
Gala
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Gala
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Gala Apple and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Gala Apple and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Gala Apple and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Gala Apple and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Grape Tomato
Care of Gala Apple and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.