Ashmead's Kernel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ashmead's Kernel |
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| Species | Malus pumila |
| Cultivar | 'Ashmead's Kernel' |
| Origin | Gloucester, England, 18th Century |
Ashmead's Kernel is a special type of apple. It is a specific kind of plant grown by people, called a cultivar. This apple is also known as a triploid apple. This means it has three sets of chromosomes instead of the usual two.
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Where Did Ashmead's Kernel Apple Come From?
The Ashmead's Kernel apple first appeared in Gloucester, England. This was in the 1700s. Many people believe a person named Dr. Ashmead developed it. However, some experts think it might have been William Ashmead. He was a lawyer who lived around that time.
What Does Ashmead's Kernel Apple Look Like?
This apple is a great dessert apple. It is a medium-sized fruit. It usually measures about 83 millimeters across. The apple has a flat, round shape. Its main color is greenish-yellow. However, it often has a dull, brownish-red color all over. Sometimes, you can see brownish-red stripes.
When you first cut an Ashmead's Kernel apple, its inside flesh is white. But after a short time, it turns a little brown. This apple makes really good apple juice. It has a sweet and sharp flavor that people enjoy.
How Is Ashmead's Kernel Apple Grown?
The Ashmead's Kernel apple tree grows upright and spreads out. It usually produces a good amount of fruit. However, if the tree is in a very windy spot, its fruit production can be uneven.
This apple cultivar can get certain plant diseases. It is sometimes affected by bitter pit. This causes small brown spots inside the apple. It can also get fire blight. This is a bacterial disease that makes parts of the tree look burned.
Gardeners usually pick the fruit in late October. The apples are then ready to eat or use between December and February.
See also
In Spanish: Ashmead's Kernel (manzana) para niños
