Quince Tree - 5-6ft Cydonia oblonga Gigante de Vranja
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Hard to find, and much famed Quinces are great to grow at home. With a really fine flavour, full of rich aromas and fragrance this is perfect for making puddings, jellies or jam. Vranja is a very popular variety that originated in Serbia, making it extremely tough and hardy. It will however fruit best in milder areas of the country or perhaps when grown against a south or west facing wall. In Spring, you get the bonus of a wonderful display of pink-white flowers.
The RHS have awarded this variety their prestigious garden merit accolade as a sign of its ease of growth at home. Harvest the large fruit in late October-November. Our trees are grafted on Quince A root-stock to produce a maximum sized, high yielding tree of up to 4m x 4m if left un-pruned. Self Fertile, you don't need multiple trees to ensure pollination and fruit. Supplied as a well established 5-6ft bare rooted tree
The primary intended use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption.
There are thousands of different plant species that can be consumed, and our extensive range is no exception. We have conveniently listed a large number of edible plants here. Additionally, we have compiled several articles and handy recipes for some of the plants you are less likely to find in supermarkets.
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Some plants or varieties can also be cultivated as animal feed for livestock, such as poultry, game, and livestock reared for consumption. Again, we advise doing your own research to select the most appropriate plants for your livestock.
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