Price range: 20,00 € through 28,00 €
🌸 Flowering period: March-April (fragrant pinkish-white flowers)
🍐 Harvest period: October to November
❄️ Storage: Several weeks in a cool, airy place
🌡️ Resistance: Very hardy (-15°C)
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The Portuguese quince ( Cydonia oblonga) is an old and authentic variety, originating from the Alentejo region of Portugal. This historic Mediterranean variety represents the excellence of traditional quince cultivation, offering fruits of exceptional taste quality and an unmistakable fragrance.
Recognized as one of the three reference varieties on the French market alongside the Champion and the Monstrous de Vranja, the Portuguese Quince stands out for its fine, delicate and very fragrant flesh, considered ideal for the most refined gastronomic preparations.
| Visual | Taste | Specificities |
|---|---|---|
| Very large ribbed fruits (10-15 cm) | Delicate and brittle | Can be eaten with a knife when ripe |
| Fluffy | Very fragrant and aromatic | Less astringent than other varieties |
| Asymmetrical | Sweet and balanced | Reference for jellies and liqueurs |
Portuguese quinces reach a remarkable size of 10 to 15 centimetres, distinguished by their characteristic oblong shape and golden-yellow epidermis covered with fine down. Their brittle yellow flesh gives off an intense and bewitching fragrance that literally perfumes the storage space.
The Portuguese quince tree demonstrates remarkable ease of cultivation and exceptional adaptability that make it a preferred choice for gardeners of all levels.
This vigorous and very erect tree reaches 3 to 4 meters at maturity, developing a characteristic bushy shape. Its often twisted trunk and its bark that comes off in patches give it an undeniable ornamental charm, particularly appreciated in pleasure gardens.
The Portuguese quince tree has excellent resistance to common fruit tree diseases . Its natural hardiness and ease of care make it a tree particularly suitable for organic cultivation and respectful of the environment.
The Portuguese quince is self-fertile, which allows fruiting even when planted alone. However, the presence of other quince trees such as the Leskovacz quince can significantly improve fruit production and quality.
Its early and spectacular flowering in March-April offers large, pinkish-white flowers with a red centre, particularly melliferous and decorative. This generous flowering announces the production of good quality fruit from the young age of the tree.
The Portuguese quince is harvested from October to November depending on the weather conditions. The fruits should be picked when fully ripe, recognizable by their intense golden yellow color and the fact that the down is easily removed by simple rubbing.
Portuguese quinces can be kept for several weeks in a cool, airy place, unlike many other fruits. It is important not to store them in the refrigerator but rather in a ventilated room, avoiding contact with other fruits to which they would impart their intense fragrance.
The Portuguese quince is recognized as the absolute reference for the most refined gastronomic preparations. Its delicate flesh and exceptional fragrance make it the ingredient of choice for great chefs:
The Portuguese quince perpetuates a multi-millennial tradition of quince cultivation in the Mediterranean basin. Cultivated for more than 4000 years, the quince was already venerated in ancient times as the “fruit of Venus” and the “apple of Cydon”.
This authentic Portuguese variety embodies the heritage of the traditional orchards of the Alentejo, a region renowned for the exceptional quality of its quinces. Its introduction in France testifies to the cultural and agricultural exchange between Mediterranean countries.
The Portuguese quince represents the excellence of traditional Mediterranean fruit growing. This exceptional variety combines historical heritage, remarkable taste qualities and ease of cultivation. For lovers of authentic fruit and gastronomy enthusiasts, it is a must-have choice that will bring a unique dimension to your orchard.
Growing a Portuguese quince tree means perpetuating a thousand-year-old tradition while ensuring generous harvests of exceptional fruits, true jewels of Mediterranean cuisine.
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| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Âge | 1 year (Scion, between 1m and 2m), 2 years |
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