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Ashmead's Kernel Step-Over

A russeted medium apple from early as 1700's, the relative unattractive exterior hides a memorable crisp flesh full of flavour. More towards the cox's orange / riston pippin style of flavour. Ripens April - May. Triploid.

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Specifications

Ripening Time April - May
Fertility Needs 2-3 pollinators (doesn't produces viable pollen - triploid)
Growth Habit Can be espaliered as a step-over and kept to 0.5m -1m. Free standing tree grows to around 1 -1.5m tall.
Rootstock Extra-dwarfing rootstock
Chill Tolerance Normal chill
Plant Sizes Normal: approx 70-130cm bare rooted; Small: approx 50-70cm bare rooted

Pollination Guide

  • Pollination is far simpler than most people think. Generally, unless self fertile simply get 2 or more different varieties in the same group (eg pears) to ensure adequate pollination. A more comprehensive explanation can be found in our Pollination Guide
  • More information on Espaliering
  • More information in our Articles and on planting and pruning.
  • Answers to Common Questions.

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Ashmead's Kernel Step-Over

Ashmead's Kernel Step-Over

A russeted medium apple from early as 1700's, the relative unattractive exterior hides a memorable crisp flesh full of flavour. More towards the cox's orange / riston pippin style of flavour. Ripens April - May. Triploid.