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Ashmead’s Kernel Apple Seeds – Heirloom Sweet-Tart Aromatic Apple Variety

Ashmead’s Kernel Apple Seeds – Heirloom Sweet-Tart Aromatic Apple Variety

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How to Sow and Plant

Cold stratify seeds in moist sand or paper towel for 6–8 weeks in a refrigerator

Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil or seed trays

Maintain soil temperature between 15–20°C for best germination

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged

Germination may take 2–6 weeks depending on conditions

How to Grow


Plant seedlings in full sun once they develop strong roots

Use loamy soil enriched with organic compost or well-rotted manure

Water regularly during the first year to establish roots

Apply balanced fertilizer during early spring growth

Prune annually to improve airflow, shape the tree, and boost fruit production

Monitor for pests and fungal diseases, treating early if detected

Protect young trees from frost using mulch or covers

Tips


Fruiting may take 4–6 years when grown from seed

Grafting onto rootstock can improve fruit quality and consistency

Mulch around the base to regulate soil temperature and moisture

Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risk

Provide adequate spacing to ensure sunlight penetration and airflow

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Orders are processed within 1–2 days.

Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.

Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.

Secure, moisture-protected packaging for all seed orders

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Aromatic fruits

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Ashmead’s Kernel Apple Seeds – Heirloom Sweet-Tart Aromatic Apple Variety
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Tree

Ashmead’s Kernel Apple Seeds grow into classic heirloom apple trees admired for their bold flavor and fragrance. This variety is centuries old and remains popular among orchardists and heritage fruit growers for its unique taste and cider quality.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Late winter to early spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

4 to 6 meters

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4 to 8

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Suitable

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

4 to 6 meters

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1 to 2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool temperate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000120905