{"product_id":"common-quince-seeds","title":"20 Common Quince Seeds (Cydonia oblonga)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003eA Classic Fruiting Tree with Fragrant Golden Quince\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow common quince (\u003cem\u003eCydonia oblonga\u003c\/em\u003e) from seed for a compact deciduous tree with pink-white spring flowers and aromatic golden fruit. Quince fruit is naturally firm and tart and is traditionally cooked for preserves, jelly, poaching and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne packet containing 20 common quince seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCydonia oblonga\u003c\/em\u003e). These are seeds for planting, not live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCydonia oblonga\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous perennial fruit tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally USDA 5–9; local performance varies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly about 12–15 feet tall and wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 10–15 feet between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003eCold Stratification \u0026amp; Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix the seeds with barely moist sterile seed-starting medium in a sealed bag or container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate for 60–90 days at approximately 35–41°F. Check occasionally and keep the medium moist, never soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter chilling, sow in clean seed-starting mix and cover lightly, roughly twice the seed’s thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep evenly moist in bright light. Pot seedlings up after they develop several true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off gradually and plant outdoors after the danger of hard frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, sheltered position and water consistently while young. Avoid waterlogged soil and excessive nitrogen, which can encourage soft growth. Fire blight can affect quince in some regions, so keep tools clean and follow local extension guidance if symptoms appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2f5b3a;\"\u003eImportant Seed-Grown Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are species seeds, not a named cultivar. Seed-grown trees are genetically variable, so fruit size, shape, flavor, productivity and time to bearing can differ from the parent plant. Fruiting is not guaranteed and can take several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan quince fruit be eaten raw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon quince is typically very firm and tart when raw. It is most often cooked for preserves, jelly, desserts and savory dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes common quince need cold stratification?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 60–90 day cold-moist treatment helps break seed dormancy and improves the chance of more even emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these seeds produce a named quince variety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Seedlings are genetically variable and should be grown as common \u003cem\u003eCydonia oblonga\u003c\/em\u003e, not as a named cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shipped from Canton, Ohio, USA","offers":[{"title":"20 Seeds","offer_id":67825284972638,"sku":"SW-QUINCE-COMMON-20","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2174\/6775\/files\/common-quince-fruit-cydonia-oblonga-1.webp?v=1792647052","url":"https:\/\/seedsworld.online\/products\/common-quince-seeds","provider":"Seed World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}