Fruit tree comparisons
 Ashmead's Kernel |  Spartan |  Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A versatile English 17th century russet apple, Ashmead's Kernel is noted for its distinctive pear-like flavor. | Spartan produces lots of crimson maroon apples, crunchy, sweet, easy to grow, and a delicate "vinous" flavor. | A high quality apple, Grimes Golden is probably the parent of Golden Delicious, but with a richer flavor. | |
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Growing
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average | Beginner | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | Partially self-fertile | Self-fertile |
| Pollination group | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Pollinating others | Poor | Good | Good |
Using
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | Late | Late |
| Uses | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Juice | Eating fresh Culinary Juice |
| Keeping (of fruit) | 3 months or more | 1 week | 3 months or more |
Disease resistance
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General resistance | Good | Average | Average |
| Fireblight | Some resistance | Some resistance | |
| Canker | Some susceptibility | ||
| Scab | Some resistance | Some susceptibility | Some susceptibility |
| Cedar apple rust | Some resistance | Some resistance | Some resistance |
| Mildew | Some resistance | Some resistance | Some resistance |
Climate
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold hardiness (USDA) | Zone 4 (-34C) | Zone 3 (-40C) | Zone 5 (-29C) |
| Summer maximum temperatures | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F) Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) | Warm (25-30C / 76-85F) |
Identification
| Apple tree Ashmead's Kernel | Apple tree Spartan | Apple tree Grimes Golden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom | Canada | United States |
| Period of origin | 1700 - 1749 | 1900 - 1949 | 1800 - 1849 |
| Fruit color | Russet | Crimson | Green Green / Yellow |