07-23-2008, 10:59 PM
This is probably more of a horticultural question but I thought I'd put it here as quinces were more commonly used in Ancient Greek and Roman cuisine.
Anyhow, my parents grow quinces and have done since before I was born. They use them a lot making jams, scenters etc. However, for the first time ever, the bushes have sported enormous deep red fruit rather than the usual yellow :?
Is this normal as we thought quinces only turn red on cooking ?
Are there any references to 'red fruit' in ancient texts ? Are they still edible or are they diseased ? Modern info regarding quinces seem a bit vague.
Any info would be appreciated in case we poison ourselves
Anyhow, my parents grow quinces and have done since before I was born. They use them a lot making jams, scenters etc. However, for the first time ever, the bushes have sported enormous deep red fruit rather than the usual yellow :?
Is this normal as we thought quinces only turn red on cooking ?
Are there any references to 'red fruit' in ancient texts ? Are they still edible or are they diseased ? Modern info regarding quinces seem a bit vague.
Any info would be appreciated in case we poison ourselves
Memmia AKA Joanne Wenlock.
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