Apple Ashmead's Kernel 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-shelteredSoil: Any reasonably well drainedPosition: Crops best in full sunPick: OctoberKeep: till FebruaryHardiness: HardyPollination: Triploid; Pollination Group 4 (pollinates with Groups 3, 4 and 5)Uses: Eating apple Learn more about fruit tree rootstocks During the bareroot season, our apples are pre pruned before being dispatched by mail order.