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Around 3,000 years ago
- It's not known for sure where the medlar originated, but some believe that it was domesticated around 3,000 years ago in Western Asia, by the Caspian Sea – where there are many different types to this day.
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Apr 22, 2023 · Its white-petalled flowers self-pollinate to produce, in October or November, flattened, reddish-brown, hairy fruits with a juicy, edible flesh. Their late arrival made medlars a welcome source of fresh fruit just at the time when the stocks of summer and autumnal fruits were disappearing.
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Medlars may have been cultivated up to 3,000 years ago in parts of south-west Asia and southeastern Europe. The Greek naturalist and philosopher Theophrastus wrote about them in 300BC, and it is thought that they were introduced to Britain during the Roman period.
After Cain killed Abel, the blood of the just saturated the Earth, causing enormous medlars to grow. Humans who ate these medlars grew to great proportions. Those whose bodies grew longer became giants, and were the ancestors of Gargantua and Pantagruel.
Mar 25, 2021 · Henry VIII had the medlar planted at Hampton Court, and gifted his French counterpart with large quantities. The fruit reached its peak in the 1600s when it was widely grown across England – as...
Medlar trees (Mespilus germanica) are easy to grow, productive, generally problem-free and need little pruning. They produce large white flowers in late spring, followed by small rounded fruits (about 5cm/2in across) for picking in autumn, and fiery-tinted autumn foliage.
Jun 21, 2021 · How Fast Will A Medlar Tree Grow? You can expect to see fruit growing on your medlar tree when it’s 3 to 4 years old, and it will reach its full crop potential once it’s 5 to 6 years old.
Sep 26, 2019 · Medlar has been cultivated for thousands of years and was an important fruit plant in ancient Greece and Rome. Before sugar became a bulk commodity around 1500 AD, medlar provided a welcome sweet treat during the fall and winter months.
