A 17th century russet apple, popular for its it's unusual pear like flavour. A good eater that can be cooked and is gaining popularity for its juice, which adds an interesting fruity component to cider. Ashmead's Kernel apples are slightly smaller than average and the shape can be slightly irregular. It is relatively disease resistant.
Site: Semi-sheltered Soil: Any reasonably well drained Position: Crops best in full sun Pick: October Keep: till February Hardiness: Hardy Pollination: Triploid; Pollination Group 4 (pollinates with Groups 3, 4 and 5) Uses: Eating apple
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During the bareroot season, our apples are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.
