{"product_id":"ashmead-kernel-apple-tree","title":"Ashmead Kernel Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshmead’s Kernel Apple Tree is a connoisseur’s heirloom chosen for flavor so complex that its modest russeted appearance quickly becomes part of its charm. Medium fruit develops golden-brown skin around dense, crisp, creamy flesh with an intense sweet-tart balance and aromatic notes often compared with pear, citrus, honey, and spice. The first bite is bright and concentrated rather than simply sugary, and a short period in storage can deepen its fragrance and soften the sharper edges. Ashmead’s Kernel is exceptional fresh, where its layered flavor can be fully appreciated, and equally compelling in cider, juice, and sophisticated baking. For gardeners who value individuality over polished uniformity, this old English apple offers the satisfaction of harvesting fruit that tastes unmistakably different—an orchard treasure whose weathered exterior conceals one of the apple world’s most celebrated flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAshmead’s Kernel needs 800–1,000 chill hours and grows in USDA zones 4–9. This semi-dwarf tree on M-111 rootstock generally ripens from early to mid-September in Central California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is partially self-fruitful but crops best with a compatible apple nearby. Cox’s Orange Pippin or Golden Delicious can provide pollen where bloom overlaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAshmead Kernel Apple Tree Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium golden-brown russet apple with creamy flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor and texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, crisp, intensely sweet-tart, and aromatic with pear, citrus, honey, and spice notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh eating, cider, juice, baking, and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid-September in Central California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800–1,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTree size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-dwarf on M-111 rootstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially self-fruitful; best crops come with a compatible pollinizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pollinizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cox-s-orange-pippin-apple-semi-dwarf\"\u003eCox’s Orange Pippin\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-golden-delicious-semi-dwarf\"\u003eGolden Delicious Apple\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial care:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short storage period can round the acidity and deepen the fruit’s aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething special:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised in Gloucester, England, around 1700, Ashmead’s Kernel remains one of the most highly regarded dessert apples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrchard Planning Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/bare-root-tree-selection-guide\"\u003eBare Root Tree Selection Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-bare-root-trees-for-beginners-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to Plant Bare Root Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=drivesdk\"\u003eFruit \u0026amp; Nut Tree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vRTawkXXtycdiTxe58p-gVjdAzuxvNCc7sZ9wri56m0rgvBQIbRObXuK2hSdDHL08ev0R3uzcupme6D\/pubhtml\"\u003eTree Rootstock Characteristics Chart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543555072113,"sku":"FT011","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/FT011.jpg?v=1747085667","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/ashmead-kernel-apple-tree","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}