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Characteristics of Quince



Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit

Season
Winter

Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM

Seedless Variety
No

Color
Green, Yellow

Inside Color
White

Shape
Round

Texture
Crunchy

Taste
Tart

Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey

Grows on
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH
6-7

Climatic Conditions
Warm

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Quince Varieties

There are certain characteristics of Quince that make it distinct from the other fruits. Few examples are its shape, texture, taste, color, season, varieties and origin. Talking about varieties, Quince is not available in just one form. Development in the field of horticulture has made it possible to consume this fruit in various forms without changing its characteristics. Some of the varieties include Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM. Quince varieties are not available in seedless form. The shape of this fruit is Round and its textureis Crunchy. Taste forms one of the important characteristics of fruits. Talking about Quince, its taste is tart.

Quince Color

Quince color makes it even more attractive and hard to resist. Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in abundance in green color fruits. Folate, potassium, and vitamin C are often found in yellow color fruits. White, red, blue and purple color fruits generally contain potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Thus, color of this fruit helps in identifying its nutrient content. Quince are available in shades of green and yellow.

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