After most of the fruit has been harvested, the quinces come last. These fruits are hardly storable. Find out in this article how the preparation of fresh quinces can be delayed until the Advent season.
preparation
After the quinces have been carefully transported to the storage room, there are other details to consider. For one thing, these fruits should never go dormant with other strains. They always give off intense aromas. These transfer very easily to other fruit. Furthermore, a precise control of the fruit for bruises is necessary. Only quinces in top condition are suitable for storage.
Choose a spot that is sure to remain frost-free. The ideal temperature for successful storage is 0 to 2 degrees Celsius. Under these circumstances, the specimens can be kept undamaged for about 2 to 3 months. Note that modern insulated basements are not suitable for storage. In any case, the temperatures exceed the necessary requirements.
Notice:
As soon as the flesh turns brown, it's time for the alarm clock. Get the fruits out of their hibernation and prepare for immediate processing:
- wither
- wake up
- juice
Ripe and unripe fruits
Basically, quinces not only need a cool, but rather an airy and dark storage location. Also need a very dry environment. They should not touch each other during storage. In this way, pressure points can be avoided.
If you do not have a suitable place available, the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator is suitable as a short-term accommodation. However, ripe quinces should not wait longer than 14 days to be processed. Note that only unripe fruit can be stored for a long period of time.
tips and tricks
Check the fruit at regular intervals. Once a week is recommended. If particularly icy nights are imminent, additional styrofoam plates protect the fruit from frost damage.
FT
The garden journal freshness ABC
How can fruit and vegetables be stored correctly so that they stay fresh for as long as possible?
The garden journal freshness ABC as a poster:
- as a free PDF file to print out yourself