Quince Cultivars from Western Turkey

Abstract

Although still grown to a limited extent in some western and southern European countries, quince growing has suffered a steady decline in North America since the early years of this century. In his book 'Quince Culture' Meech (2) records 15 cultivars known in 1888 when quinces were grown in plantations, especially in the New England states. Attractive quince fruits do not have the flavour and texture qualities of modern pear and apple cultivars. Coupled with susceptibility to many diseases, this has contributed towards the demise in popularity of this fruit in North America.