The quince at The Farm has hit puberty. Some have prematurely left home, a scattering of immature fruit tragically circle the tree, to become snacks for the badgers no doubt. But I have high hopes for this persistent beauty in particular. It is now beginning to shed its adolescent fluff, revealing the adult beneath, and elongating into the elegant pear shape of its destiny. Is it a good idea to become so attached to a fruit, when so much is at stake? We will see.
Off The Edge Gardening 
Mmmm, I can taste the jelly already, second only to Damson Cheese, my favourite tracklements.
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What a lovely word “tracklement”!
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I came across it when I lived in Yorkshire, I had to look it up to make sure it existed for real.
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🙂
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My husband accidentally knocked one of the fruits off when he was mowing the grass. I had to count to 10 🙂
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Oops! They are precious and seen prone to leaping. What do you do with yours? I am a complete novice.
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I’ve only got three fruit left. My first ever harvest. I might have to join forces with you to make some jam. I am dreaming of having enough to place in bowls around the house. The scent is divine and part of my winter armoury against cold dark days.
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This is a very young tree, is yours? There may be 8 left now, I will have to count them on Thursday. The more I hear about them, the more I want them to succeed, your description sounds delicious!
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I think mine is 4 years old. Fingers crossed for this year 🙂
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🙂 These look like they have a long way to go, hope they can hang on in!
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You can’t help falling in love. 🙂
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No, quite true!
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🙂 I would love to have a quince tree.
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One day, in the meantime you can share this one with The Farm and me. 🙂
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🙂 don’t get your hopes up too high
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It may be too late …..
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My young tree had plenty of fruit for the first time this year. All but one has fallen off. I wonder if it is the drought. It is heart breaking after such high hopes. Last year I had enough for membrillo, but I burnt it.
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Oops! Could quite possibly be drought, I did water this one, but only once!
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Membrillo or marmelada (Portuguese ) I make this every year and have a brilliant recipe for making iit in the microwave .I can pass it on to you if you wish
Unfortunately this year our quince tree only has a few fruit on it and the tree is looking a bit odd…..too dry?
The blossom in the early spring is also a delight
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Yes such enormous flowers! I don’t want to tempt fate, but may ask you for your recipe in the near future.
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