When do you harvest Quinces?

[cucumbervirgin]

I've got a quince bush/shrub which has a fair crop of fruit this year and I wanted to try making some jelly. Does anybody know when is the best time to pick the fruit? They are mostly a good yellow colour, with a few still a bit green.

[LadyElle]

We have a Meeches prolific quince tree which is planted in a sheltered, sunny spot and its fruit is ripe right now (we picked some last week end and will get the rest this). There is another variety, called Vranja which is about a week later I think.

Hope this helps

[mor]

will depend on the varities but they are usually picked in the fall