Quince (Cydonia oblonga) DE HUȘI

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) 'De Huși'

Traditional Romanian variety with large fruits free of stone cells.

'De Huși' is an old and proven Romanian quince variety originating from the Huși region. It is sought after for its large, apple-shaped fruits, which develop an excellent sweet-sour taste after storage. A significant advantage is the flesh being almost free of stone cells, which increases its quality for consumption and processing.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large fruits (300 – 500 g).
• Flesh almost without stone cells (sclereids).
• Intense aroma and pleasant taste after storage.
• High resistance to frost and diseases.
• Good storage life (until January).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania (Huși region)
• History: Old, autochthonous (indigenous) variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Strong.
• Crown: Spherical or inverted cone, relatively dense.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium to large, 300 – 500 g.
• Shape: Apple-shaped, with wide ribs.
• Color: Golden-yellow with numerous greenish dots.
• Flesh: Light yellow, moderately juicy, almost without stone cells.
• Taste: Astringent at harvest, becoming very pleasant, sweet-sour, and intensely aromatic after storage.
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption (after storage), processing (jams, compotes, juices).

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: The variety is resistant to frost, diseases, and pests.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: October.
• Storage: Good, fruits last until January.