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What height should a quince tree be?

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A height that's comfortable for you to pick from. Mine's getting on for four meters or more now, I'll be pruning it down this winter.

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With a tree grown from seed, how long will it take to produce flowers and fruit?

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Depending on the parent tree's variety (European or Chinese quince), a seedling may produce its first fruit in about 4 to 5 years.

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How do I know when it's ripe?

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When the stem at the top of the fruit snaps easily when you lift and gently twist the fruit, it's ready. If you have to tug, it's not.

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I just planted two quince plants on the top of our berm, which is mostly clay. I put potting soil in the hole. What else should I do?

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Protect them from strong winds, using things like shelter belts and wind breaks, and regularly apply manure and mulch heavily.

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How long after planting will the tree bear fruit?

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It will take 25 years for the tree to bear fruit. Because of how the cold weather affects the quince, it would take longer than when it would be in warmer weather.

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How long will it take for quince seed to germinate?

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If they are treated with care and are given the right conditions to grow, then it takes about 6 weeks for the quince seeds to germinate.

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Do I need two quince plants to pollinate?

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In some varieties, particularly pear, a small number of fruits can develop without pollination. Fruit trees that do not require cross pollination by a different variety are self-fruitful.

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