Common quince 15 PCS fresh seeds, Cydonia oblonga, Fruit seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Cydonia oblonga — Common Quince

We offer 15 PCS of fresh seeds of Cydonia oblonga, a deciduous tree or shrub from the Rosaceae family. This product is ideal for fruit enthusiasts and those looking for a unique addition to their garden.

🌿 Botanical Description

Cydonia oblonga is a deciduous tree or shrub that grows from 1.5 to 4-5 m high, with branches rising obliquely upward. The bark is thin, dark gray, reddish-brown, or blackish-brown on the trunk and old branches, smooth on young ones. The leaves are ovate or oval, dark green above, glabrous, and grayish below with tomentose pubescence, 5-10 cm long, and up to 7.5 cm wide. The flowers are regular, mostly solitary, on short tomentose stalks, blooming in May - June. The fruit is a false apple with five multi-seeded nests, hairy, almost spherical, lemon or dark yellow in color, 2.5-3.5 cm in diameter in wild and up to 15 cm in cultivated forms.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in late winter or early spring. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Heavy loams, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: Good.
• Watering and fertilization: Regular watering, fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 (-12°C to -7°C), frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Cydonia oblonga is native to the Caucasus and Western Asia, growing in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade, tolerating a range of soil types.

✨ Interesting Facts

Cydonia oblonga has been cultivated for over 4,000 years, with ancient Greeks and Romans using its fruit for jams, preserves, and wine. The fruit is also used in traditional medicine, particularly for its anti-inflammatory properties. In some cultures, the seeds are considered a delicacy, while in others, they are used as a spice.