<Image of Fruit - size M, left aligned, wrap off> Fruit: Medlar Use: Dessert/Cooking/Preserves Origin and History: Native to Europe and Asia Season: Late Harvest Time: Nov. Traditionally picked by HOCO on Guy Fawkes Day (Nov 5). Store: Nov-Dec, until bletted Qualities and Taste: Astringent, firm flesh, best bletted before eating or cooking. Use a proportion of unbletted fruit for preserves. | <Image of Blossom - size M, left aligned, wrap off> Map Reference: M 3 Form: Bush Rootstock: Additional Information: Self-fertile. |
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