- 1). Inspect the quince for color. Ripe fruits are deep yellow with slightly fuzzy skin. Avoid green fruits and those that still have green spots on them.
- 2). Press your thumb lightly into the side of the quince. Ripe quince has a firm but springy surface.
- 3). Smell the quince. Fully ripened quince produce a strong aroma that is reminiscent of flowers or vanilla with a hint of pineapple scent. If a quince isn't fragrant then it isn't ripe.
- 4). Harvest quince after the first light frost when the fruits begin falling from the tree to ensure maximum ripeness. Fully ripened quince only require a slight tug to harvest.
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