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.Cooke's
Jumbo
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| Zone:
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5 - 10
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| Ripens:
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Second half of September
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| Fertility:
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Self pollinator
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| Sales
Ranking:
| # 1
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| Skin
Colour:
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Yellowish-green
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| Flesh:
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White. Firm.
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| Flavour:
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Aromatic. Often added to apple pies to introduce
another subtle flavour.
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| Usage:
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Good for jellies, candied fruit, and baking
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| Storage:
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Up to two months when refrigerated
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| Notes:
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A fairly cold hardy tree. Although prolific, Quince
crop best with both shelter and sun. Fruit needs careful handling to avoid
bruising. Occasionally susceptible to fire blight, leaf blight, and coddling
moth.
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