Video on Flash Gala Technical Specifications and brand requirements:
Bigbucks
Tree Characteristics
| Chilling requirement | High |
| Vigour | Very strong |
| Growth habit | Semi spreading |
| Crotch angles | Medium |
| Tree size | Medium |
| Flowering | 2nd week October (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Full bloom | 3rd week October (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Flower shape | Rosaceous |
| Pollen compatibility | Self-incompatible |
| Bearing habit | Spurs and shoots |
| Disease susceptibility (Normal sprays) | Normal |
Thinning
| Pollinator | Granny Smith |
| Fruit set | Good |
| Blossom or fruit | Fruit |
| Intensity of flowers | High |
Fruit Characteristics
| Harvest date (first pick) | 2nd week February (Grabouw, Western Cape) |
| Control cultivar | With Royal Gala |
| Production (kg/tree) | Very well (>55) |
| Fruit size distribution | Medium |
| Shape | Flat-globose |
| Skin colour | 80-100% Wine red blush with no striation |
| Flesh colour | Cream |
| Eating quality | Fragrant, Sweet |
| Texture | Crisp |
| Storage ability | Good |