RE: medlar, Mespilus germanica
- Subject: RE: medlar, Mespilus germanica
- From: "DeFato, Joan" j*@arboretum.org
- Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 13:15:52 -0800
If you go to this site
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2Fbhg%2Fstory%2Fd
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and click on medlar on the left, you will find information about bletting.
Joan DeFato
Plant Science Library
The Arboretum of Los Angeles County
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007-2697
Phone: (626) 821-3213 Fax: (626) 445-1217
www.arboretum.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Susan Bouchez [s*@pacbell.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 11:06 AM
To: medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
Subject: medlar, Mespilus germanica
I recently planted a medlar, Mespilus germanica, at my (other) garden in
Savoie, France (NOT a mediterranean zone. It rains all the time!) Although
I've found quite a bit of information about medlars on the web, I would be
happy to hear about any tales, tips, etc. you might have. For instance, the
fruit must be "bletted" (rotted?) to be eaten, but for how long? Can
freezing substitute for traditional bletting? Wine is made or flavored with
them. Does anyone have a recipe? You can see I'm hoping for quick
production!
Thanks,
Susan Bouchez
Los Altos, California
