Variety traits

Quince ripening period

Cydonia oblonga Mill.

For Cydonia oblonga, the term "ripeness group" is replaced by the concept of "ripening period," which is determined by the calendar dates of harvest maturity and the relative difference between varieties.

In the reference 39 varieties crop Quince, where this is mentioned in the description.

The ripening period of quince spans from mid-September to late October. Varieties are classified as early, mid-season, and late, with the gap in the harvest period between the extreme groups reaching up to 30 days. Readiness for harvest is assessed by the change in skin color to yellow, the emergence of aroma, ease of detachment from the branch, and the firmness dynamics of the flesh.

This trait determines the feasibility of cultivating a variety in a specific climate: in regions with short summers, only early varieties are preferred. The ripening period also directly affects storage potential: late varieties usually have higher shelf life, whereas early varieties require marketing within a shorter timeframe after harvest.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Quince mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

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Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

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