Gamboa

An old quince variety originating from Portugal

Origin: Portugal,

Pollination: Gamboa is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary for producing a crop.Find pollination partners >

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History and description of Gamboa

Gamboa is an old quince originating in Portugal. The fruit is a long pointed pear shape. It ripens to a bright lemon yellow colour in October when it is ready for picking. The flesh is pale yellow, quite hard and acid. It breaks up quickly when cooked and makes a good ppink coloured jelly.

Characteristics of Gamboa quince and medlar trees

Use
Colour	Yellow
Flavour
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Oct
Season of use	Octo-Nov
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Spreading
Fruit-bearing	Tip-bearer
Cropping	Good
Pollination date	0
Pollination group
Self-fertility	Self-fertile
Pollinators	Pollination partners