How to Harvest Quince Fruit
- 1). Harvest quince when they turn a golden yellow. According to the California Master Gardener Program, ripening and softening continues after harvest. Do not wait until the fruit is fully ripe before picking.
- 2). Pick quince in the early morning for best keeping qualities. Grasp the fruit gently and twist while lifting up. The fruit should separate from the stem.
- 3). Place the fruit in a basket or other collector and keep the fruit cool. Avoid puncturing the fruit with fingernails or bruising it from holding too tightly.
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