This weekend I harvested the medlars on our tree.
- Medlars can be harvested at the end of October and through November.
- Once harvested the fruit should be left in a box in a cool dry place until they turn a dark reddish brown and become soft and juicy.
- This ripening process is known as “bletting” the medlars.
- When the medlars are ripe the fruit can be used to make medlar jam, jelly, wine or cheese.
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Joanna
Comment by Joanna – November 8, 2007 @ 9:12 am
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. sara @ farmingfriendsComment by Sara @ Farming Friends – November 8, 2007 @ 9:53 am
I had never seen a medlar until I came to the farm four years ago. I look forward to making medlar jelly.
Thanks for your comment and visit. Sara from farmingfriendsComment by Sara @ Farming Friends – November 12, 2007 @ 6:03 pm