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- Is the ornamental quince edible?
- Is the ornamental quince suitable for the home garden?
- When are the fruits ripe?
- Are the fruits suitable for raw consumption?
- How can you prepare the fruits?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Zierquitte is raw quite sour but very healthy
Is the ornamental quince edible?
Bright flowers in pink, red or orange in spring, green foliage in summer and yellow to orange fruits in autumn - decorative quinces are very decorative, attract insects and birds in your garden and are even edible.
Is the ornamental quince suitable for the home garden?
The awesome Chinese Quince is perfect for planting a hedge, while the Japanese Quirkes in the front yard or in the discounts sets pretty accents. It harmonizes very well with other plants, such as foraging or the rather delicate ornamental cherries. Ideal is a sunny to partially shaded location. You can also pull a bonsai out of the quirk.
When are the fruits ripe?
In autumn, the fruits of the ornamental quince mature, but they still remain very hard. Only a strong yellow or even reddish color and above all an intense aromatic scent will show you the maturity of the quince. Nevertheless, you do not have to hurry with the harvest now, because the first frost makes the fruits softer and more aromatic. Then they should, however, be quickly harvested and processed.
Are the fruits suitable for raw consumption?
For the raw consumption the ornamental quinces are not suitable, because they are very hard and also very sour. The birds in your garden does not bother this. They like to take the quince left over on the tree as additional autumn or winter food. So let's hang some fruit.
If you have already harvested your ornamental quails before the first frost, you can store the fruits for several weeks or even months. But the fruits should be stored cool and dark.
How can you prepare the fruits?
It is difficult to squeeze the quail by hand, but the juice is a good substitute for lemon juice because it is similarly acidic and has a high vitamin C content. You can make a delicious jelly or marmalade from the quails. The slightly bitter taste is not for everyone. Therefore, perhaps a mix with strawberries or other very sweet fruits is recommended. Due to the high pectin content, jelly and marmalade are beautifully firm.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Raw you should not eat your ornamental quinces. Cook a tasty jelly or mixed jam with strawberries or other sweet fruits. By the way: our word jam comes from the Portuguese word "marmelo" for quince. There, too, you can cook a delicious jam from these fruits.