25 Ashmead's Kernel Apple Seeds - Rare English Heirloom Variety

Ashmead's Kernel is a rare English heirloom apple prized for its rich, tangy-sweet flavor and historic charm. This vigorous, disease-resistant tree produces medium-sized, russeted fruit that ripens in late fall and stores well. Whether you're a home orchardist, a collector of heirloom varieties, or simply love growing apples from seed, these seeds offer a rewarding gardening project.

Grown from seed, apple trees are a fun and educational way to explore fruit diversity. While fruit from seed-grown apples may vary, each tree has the potential to produce unique and delicious apples. Ashmead's Kernel is a classic English dessert apple, often enjoyed fresh, in cider, or baked.

Plant Features

• Rare English heirloom variety with a long history
• Russeted, medium-sized fruit with a rich, tangy-sweet flavor
• Vigorous, disease-resistant tree suitable for home orchards
• Late-season harvest with good storage potential
• Grown from seed for a unique and rewarding gardening experience

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Malus domestica
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright spreading tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 12-20 feet (depending on rootstock and growing conditions)
• Germination Requirements: Cold stratification recommended for best results
• Spacing: 15-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

To grow apple trees from seed, start by stratifying the seeds in a moist medium in the refrigerator for 6-8 weeks to simulate winter conditions. Sow seeds indoors in pots filled with a well-draining seed-starting mix, barely covering them with soil. Keep the medium consistently moist and provide a warm, bright location. Germination can be slow and uneven, so be patient. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or a nursery bed. When planting in their permanent location, choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first year to help establish a strong root system. Apple trees grown from seed may take several years to bear fruit, and the fruit quality may vary.

What's Included

25 Ashmead's Kernel apple seeds.