When to Plant Quince in Sydney, Warm Temperate Guide
What this month normally looks like in Warm Temperate
In October the Warm Temperate zone normally runs 24°C by day and 13°C overnight, with about 66 mm of rain over 7 or 8 wet days. The coldest October night on record across the zone was -1.5°C, so a late frost is not out of the question. Averages 1991 to 2026, 153 postcodes, SILO.
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This Quince guide is written for the Warm Temperate zone, which takes in Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong. Somewhere else? Your postcode picks the right one.
Not your zone? Cairns Brisbane Melbourne Canberra Alice Springs Perth
Also handy: will it frost this week? and what grows in shade.
- Planting window
- Jun to Aug
- Days to harvest
- about 261 weeks
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6.6–7.3
Quince is a hardy deciduous tree that suits colder areas and tolerates dry (SGA).
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Best Planting Window for Warm Temperate
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P = Planting window
Daleys lists warm temperate, with growers at Gosford, Newcastle, Carlingford and Berkeley NSW. Self pollinating, 2 to 3 m tall. Harvest March to May. Planting months follow the dataset's deciduous tree convention, winter while dormant, as no opened source gives quince planting months.
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How to Grow Quince in Warm Temperate Australia
Warm Temperate Growing Tips for Quince
Recommended Varieties
- Smyrna
- Champion
- Angers (SGA)
Key Challenges
- Codling moth
Pro Tips
- Bag fruit
- Trunk bands in spring
Pests and problems for Quince in Warm Temperate
Harvesting Quince
When ready: Fruit turns from green to full yellow and smells strongly; March to May (Daleys).
How to harvest: Twist or cut the fruit off; it bruises, so handle gently.
Storing and preserving quince
How to keep it
- Freezing. Poach, cool, freeze in portions. Keeps: 8 to 12 months.
- Quince jelly. NCHFP quince jelly without pectin, water bath 5 minutes at sea level. Keeps: 1 year.
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Common Questions About Quince
When do you plant quince in Australia?
It depends on your climate zone, not the calendar month alone. Planting months by zone:
- Tropical (Cairns): not recommended
- Subtropical (Brisbane): Jun to Aug
- Warm Temperate (Sydney): Jun to Aug
- Cool Temperate (Melbourne): Jun to Aug
- Cold / Highland (Canberra): Jun to Aug
- Arid / Semi-Arid (Alice Springs): Jun to Aug
- Mediterranean (Perth): Jun to Aug
When should I plant Quince in Sydney?
Daleys lists warm temperate, with growers at Gosford, Newcastle, Carlingford and Berkeley NSW. Self pollinating, 2 to 3 m tall. Harvest March to May. Planting months follow the dataset's deciduous tree convention, winter while dormant, as no opened source gives quince planting months.
How do I know when Quince are ready to harvest?
Fruit turns from green to full yellow and smells strongly; March to May (Daleys).
What are the best Quince varieties for Sydney?
Recommended varieties for the Warm Temperate zone include: Smyrna, Champion, Angers (SGA).
What grows well with Quince?
Good companion plants for Quince include: Nasturtium, Chives, Dill, Garlic, Comfrey.
Are quince salt tolerant?
No. Quince are salt-sensitive, one of the more sensitive veggies. Use rainwater if your bore water is salty, or grow them in a raised bed of fresh mix if your soil is.
Which zone am I in?
Type your postcode into the box near the top of the page and it tells you, and links this crop in your own zone if it differs. Or look it up on the grow zone map. This page is the Warm Temperate zone, Sydney is its reference city.