Nottingham

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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

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Map Reference: M 3

Form: Bush

Rootstock:

Additional Information:

Self-fertile.

Qualities and Taste:

Astringent, firm flesh, best bletted before eating or cooking. Use a proportion of unbletted fruit for preserves.