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Quince trees are grafted onto a quince rootstock, selected and tested for virus and to give it a more predictable size and cropping rate.

The Quince is a remarkable fruit originating in Persia; Turkistan, and known to the Greeks and Romans who dedicated it to Venus or Aphrodite, it was a symbol of love happiness and fertility.

The main uses of Quince are for marmalade, Quince wine , and the famous Quince ‘Membrillo’ It is also a perfect accompaniment to apples. We also have a recipe for Quince Brandy, very simple to make ,you just chop the Quinces into a jar, pour on the Brandy add some sugar and seal the top, before the Quinces discolour, remove them and bottle the contents, It will keep for years.

Any soil that is fertile will suit moist, but not flooded. The Quince needs no special pruning other than the normal thinning to keep the Quince tree open in shape.

In May or June the pink –White flowers readily form at the tips of the young Quince shoots, they are self fertile , so you only need one Quince tree, (but a pair will look good). The fruits will be ready for picking around October depending on the season, there will be a distinctive aroma when the Quinces get ripe , they can be left on the tree or picked and stored for up to two months or more.

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