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Ashmead's Kernel · Apple

Zone 1b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Ashmead's Kernel to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 1st
Harvest BeginsJun 1st
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 50°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity365
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitShrub
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)60
Min Soil Temp (°F)50
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)Not Required
Expert Note: For best results, plant apple trees in full sun and choose disease-resistant rootstocks; aim for spring planting as soon as soil is workable or fall planting where winters are mild.