How to grow Medlar

Mespilus germanica

Medium

How long does Medlar take to grow?

These estimates for how long Medlar takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Medlar to germinate?: days
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Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Medlar?: + days
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Days to Maturity How long until Medlar is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 101 days
Average 101 days | Min 101 days | Max 101 days (1)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Medlar?: = days

When should I plant Medlar?

Our when to plant Medlar estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Medlar before or after your last frost date.: 5 days after Last Frost Date

The word medlar is first attested in the mid-14c. (in reference to the fruit itself), from O.Fr. medler, variant of mesple, from L. mespila “fruit of the medlar,” from Gk. mespilion, a foreign word of unknown origin.¹

Medlar Folklore & Trivia

The Medlar was very popular during the Victorian era, but has fallen out of favour except in certain parts of the Middle East.

Other names for Medlar

Footnotes

¹ http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=medlar

¹ Wikipedia entry on Mespilus Germanica