Medlar begins to bear fruit in the third or fourth year after planting, after which it produces abundantly every year. In full fertility, after twenty years of age, medlar grafted onto quince averages a yield of 60 to 80 kg, while grafted onto white hawthorn and wild service tree yields 100 to 150 kg. Medlar has the longest period from flowering to harvest, i.e., 180 to 190 days. If the fruits are harvested after a slight freezing, they will ripen more evenly and better, making them tastier to eat.
The best results are achieved if the medlar is grown on fertile, loose, and moderately moist soil. Regardless of the rootstock it is grafted onto, the groundwater should be at least 1.5m below the surface.
If the medlar is to be grown over a larger area, in an orchard, then the soil should be prepared with deep plowing before planting. However, if only 2 to 3 trees are planned to be planted, soil preparation consists of digging individual holes about 0.60 deep and 1 – 1.2 m wide. The best time for planting is in autumn, winter, and early spring. Individual trees can be planted in spring, but for larger plantations, autumn planting is recommended.
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