{"id":11543,"date":"2022-03-25T09:40:08","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T09:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=11543"},"modified":"2023-08-03T07:05:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T07:05:24","slug":"how-to-care-for-quince-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-care-for-quince-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Care For Quince Trees {A Simple Guide}"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this article, I\u2019ll be looking at how you care for quince trees. This ancient fruiting tree is enjoying something of a comeback, and as more people taste<\/a> this delicious, easy-to-grow fruit, they want to produce it for themselves. If you\u2019d like to add something a little bit different to your orchard, quince could be the perfect candidate. Let\u2019s find out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Care For My Quince Tree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Like all fruit trees, quince also needs a certain amount of care and attention to keep them strong, healthy, and bearing lots of delicious, highly fragrant fruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Propagating Quince Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to grow quince trees, there are a few different options available to you. Quinces are relatively easy to grow from hardwood cuttings, seeds, layering, or grafting<\/a>. We have an article that will tell you all about how to grow<\/a> a quince tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing The Right Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest enemies of the quince tree is wind because of its naturally sprawling growth habit and branches that sag when laden with fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To prevent wind damage, the first thing to consider is location. When planting your quince trees, try to pick a sheltered spot where they are given some protection from wind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you\u2019ll need to figure out which direction the prevailing wind comes from and use objects in the environment to block its blast. This could be a building, other mature trees, or a hillside, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Establishing Your Orchard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another consideration when deciding where you\u2019re going to plant your trees is the land itself. Are other trees growing there or did they grow there previously? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virgin Soil<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is better to establish quinces in virgin land where there are no other tree roots present. This is because they are susceptible to the Armillaria mellea<\/em> fungus that is frequently found living on the roots of native trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have old roots in your land, they should be dug out and burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best type of soil is rich and loamy with good drainage. Soil can be improved with the addition of organic matter in the form of well-rotted compost or manure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mulch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Mulching newly planted trees can also help with adding nutrients and helping to subdue the development of competitive weeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

pH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Quince trees enjoy a soil pH of 6.5 to 7. If your land is more acidic or alkaline, you will need to use appropriate amendments to bring it into the correct range. Keep in mind that the use of NPK fertilizers will acidify soil over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing The Soil<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tilling the soil deeply where trees are to be planted, will help them to become established faster. The young tree roots will be able to penetrate the soil more easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pruning And Training Quince Trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is the pruning of the young tree<\/a> that establishes its shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n