Quince fruits: when to harvest, how to store them correctly

Quince fruits ripen very late. Therefore, the harvest of quince is harvested almost the very last: depending on the variety, from September to November. Gardeners have different attitudes to this culture: someone prefers only to process, make jam, for example, while someone loves fresh fruits with a tart and unusual taste. No matter how anyone treats quince, its beneficial properties have long been proven. However, the maximum "usefulness" accumulates in well-ripened fruits. Therefore, it is very important to know when to start harvesting, and in this article you will find detailed information on when it is best to harvest and how to store the fruit.

Quince fruits: when to harvest quince. Quince: photo fruits

Quince fruits: when to harvest quince. Quince: photo fruits

Best of all, quince ripens on a tree, so in case of warm autumn weather, you need to leave the fruits on it until the last: this way you will collect the most delicious fruits. But if the fruits turned bright yellow and began to fall, it means that the harvest is ripe and you can harvest it. In the case when the weather is not favorable, and frosts come early, the quince can be removed unripe. The main thing is to have time to remove the fruits from the tree before they freeze, since they will not only lose their taste, but also cannot be stored for a long time. Quince harvested ahead of time is also capable of ripening indoors, so it is possible to store unripe fruits.

Quince: how to use the fruits, how and where to store

Quince: how to use the fruits, how and where to store

Late varieties are best suited for storage because they usually do not ripen on branches until frost. Even in spite of the green spots, which indicate the immaturity of the fruit, the quince is removed from the tree, but is not eaten because of the sour and tart taste. Such fruits ripen indoors within 20-30 days. During this period, the fruits of the quince turn yellow and acquire a pleasant taste.
Quince is well stored, so it can retain all its taste and useful properties for a long time. To do this, put the fruit in boxes and sprinkle it with sawdust. It is advisable to place the boxes in the cellar, since quince is better stored in a cool, but not very humid place. If you wrap each fruit in paper, then a couple of dozen "packages" can be stored on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. It is also possible to store quince in a box along with apples. But with pears - it is impossible, since the fruits ripen faster.

How to collect quince