Cydonia oblonga
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Fruit, Flowers
Gom, Pectine, Rootstock
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. In warm temperate or tropical climates, the fruit becomes soft and juicy, making it suitable for eating raw. In colder climates, such as in Great Britain, the fruit remains hard and astringent and must be prepared before being eaten. It is often used in jelly and jam. Cooked fruit adds a delightful flavor to dishes, similar to cooked apples. The fruit is highly aromatic with firm yet tender flesh and is rich in pectin. The fruit is about 10 cm long and 9 cm wide, tapering towards the stem. A nutritional analysis is available. A drink can be made from the dried ground seeds by adding them to water, simmering for 5 minutes, and adding sweeteners to taste. No further details are known about the flowers.
Harvest Data
Crown Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
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Ficus carica Fig |
Supporting fig and quince together can enhance fruit set and improve pollination. |
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Malus prunifolia Chinese Apple, Plumleaf crab apple |
Both plants enjoy similar growing conditions and can help in pest control when planted together. |
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Prunus persica Peach |
Peach and quince can share nutrients in the soil and attract beneficial insects. |
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Sambucus nigra European elder |
Elderberry can attract pollinators and provide a habitat for beneficial insects near quince. |
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Diospyros kaki Persimmon |
Combining persimmon and quince can enhance fruit quality by improving soil health. |
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Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon |
Both plants can help improve soil structure and fertility when grown together. |
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Mentha longifolia Horse mint |
Mint can deter pests harmful to quince while being a culinary companion. |