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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
The flavour of quince is rather austere in its raw state but is very tasty as a stewed fruit (often added to that of apple), or as a jelly or marmalade – in fact it is the first fruit that was made into marmalade, before the use of citrus. Quince trees produce fruit that are high in nutritional benefits for fatigue and debility. In addition to the showy fruit are lovely soft, pink flowers and large leaves, making this tree worth its place in the garden.
Most varieties of quince trees are self-fertile. Crops are ready for harvest in October and can be stored until December. Ideal in a sunny spot and easy to grow. We supply a wide selection for all sizes of garden, and quinces can also be grown in large containers if space is limited. The fruits can also be made into vodka and cheese!
The quince is an ancient fruit known to the Greeks and Romans who dedicated it to Venus and Aphrodite. To them, it was a symbol of love, happiness and fertility often used in marriage ceremonies. After the Romans left, quinces were found to be growing wild in Sussex.
Quince
Smooth round shaped fruit. One of the few that have claims of fresh eating qualities. Heavy cropping.
Excellent crop of high quality, large fruits. Can be eaten fresh when properly ripe or used in cooking.
Large subtle pink flowers and very large, pear-shaped fruit. Yellow when they're fully ripe. Sweet and strong scent.
Highly productive variety from Serbia used for all culinary proposes. Healthy tree with good resistance to leaf blight.
Large pale green-yellow fruit. Delicious flavours; bitter to taste. An incredible strong fragrance to the fruit.
Pear shaped fruit that are big, juicy and nicely acidic. Yellow flesh turns reddish when cooked.
Early, regular crops of large yellow-green pear shaped fruits. One of the more reliable varieties.
A particularly climatically robust Quince which is very tolerant to fire blight and mildew, resistant to leaf spot disease and does not show any browning of the flesh. Pear-shaped yellow fruits are ready for picking from October and have a particularly intense apple-quince aroma.
Early ripening variety with high quality for cooking and preserving. Turns pink when cooked.
Bright iridescent yellow, fine, juicy with a good, lemony taste; also eaten fresh. They can also be made into jellies, cheese (membrillo), liqueurs, preserves and vodka! Attractive pale pink flowers appear during the spring.