Price range: 20,00 € through 28,00 €
🌸 Flowering period: May (secure late flowering)
🍐 Harvest period: Mid-October
❄️ Storage: Until December (fresh consumption)
🌡️ Resistance: Very hardy and very fertile
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The Muskatnaja quince represents a revolution in the world of quince: it is the variety that can be eaten raw ! Native to Ukraine (former USSR), this exceptional strain takes its name from its unique musky and spicy fragrance that radically distinguishes it from traditional quinces.
Developed in Soviet breeding programs, this modern variety embodies the excellence of Eastern European fruit research. It offers a revolutionary taste experience : no more traditional harshness, replaced by a delicate, juicy and fragrant quince that can be enjoyed like a table fruit.
| Taste | Unique | Technical advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Raw consumable when ripe | musky and spicy scent | Protective codling moth |
| Without harshness once ripe | Juicy and sweet | Easy to peel (smooth skin) |
| Delicate flavour in thin strips | Medium round | Fewer worms than conventional varieties |
The extraordinary specificity of Muskatnaja lies in its ability to completely lose its astringency at full maturity. Unlike traditional quinces, it develops a tender, juicy and spicy flesh that is savored in thin strips, offering a taste experience that is completely new in the world of quince.
The Muskatnaja quince tree testifies to the expertise of the fruit breeding programs of the former USSR, particularly developed in Ukraine. This modern variety combines taste innovation and technical robustness inherited from the harsh climatic conditions of its terroir of origin.
The tree has a characteristic vigorous and bushy habit with a light branching that promotes air circulation and light penetration. This natural architecture contributes to the production of healthy fruits with good sugar levels.
Its late flowering in May is a major asset as it naturally protects it from spring frosts. This characteristic inherited from the Ukrainian continental climate guarantees safe fruiting even in regions with capricious springs.
Muskatnaja has a remarkable technical characteristic: its persistent down on the fruit makes it naturally less attractive to codling moths. This natural biological protection results in a significant reduction in worms compared to conventional varieties, making organic cultivation much easier.
The Quince Muskatnaja offers a unique culinary versatility in the world of quinces, opening up new and unprecedented gastronomic perspectives:
This modern strain demonstrates exceptional ease of cultivation that makes it a preferred choice for gardeners of all levels, including beginners:
Muskatnaja follows a production schedule adapted to its specificity of fresh consumption. The harvest in mid-October offers immediately edible fruit that can be kept fresh until December. Beyond that, a transformation is necessary to extend their use.
The Muskatnaja quince represents a real revolution in the world of quinces. This avant-garde variety, the result of the excellence of Ukrainian research, breaks all traditional codes by offering the first truly raw edible quince.
For lovers of fruit innovation and those curious about new flavours, Muskatnaja is a must-have choice. It transforms the perception of the quince, the traditional fruit of transformation, into the fruit of immediate pleasure.
Growing a Muskatnaja quince tree means betting on innovation while benefiting from a remarkable ease of cultivation. This “pearl of the East” will bring a completely new taste dimension to your orchard, revolutionizing your approach to this thousand-year-old fruit.
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| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Age | 1 year (Whip, between 1m and 2m), 2 years |
| Quince rootstock | Quince BA29, adult size ≈ 3m |
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