Medlar 'macrocarpa'

Mespilus germanica

How to grow Medlar 'macrocarpa'

  • Medium

Keep in mind when planting that macrocarpa is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as macrocarpa is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing macrocarpa from seed

By our calculations, you should look at sowing macrocarpa about 5 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting macrocarpa

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as macrocarpa is a hardy plant.

Harvesting macrocarpa