QUINCE (Cydonia oblonga)

Quinces are indispensable for most large distillers or jam producers due to their particularly elegant, unmistakable aroma and they are becoming increasingly popular as nectar base-fruit. A quince fruit, placed in the wardrobe after harvesting, allows the laundry to smell of its natural aroma for a few weeks; quinces are also used for drying, as jelly or for compotes.

The quince needs warm, not too dry and soils that are deficient in lime. We mainly use the following varieties:

VRANJA

The pear quince Vranja has large fruits with high sugar content and is therefore often grown for schnapps production.

MAMMUT

The giant quince Mammut is a very large fruity, bright yellow selection of the Portuguese pear quince. The tree grows upright and the yields begin early and plentifully. Popular variety of processing.

LESKOVAC

is an apple quince with firm, dry flesh and typical quince aroma. The fruits are medium in size, strongly felted and show strong bulges and ribs. The tree is medium vigorous, frost hardy and produces medium yields.