South Africans. Do you like quinces and pomegranates?

Are they indigenous to South Africa? If not is it anywhere on record when did the first trees arrived in South Africa. During which season are they available and where?

South Africans. Do you like quinces and pomegranates?
When I was growing up in South Africa, every garden had quinces (kwepers) and pomegranates (granate). For some reason it is not the case today.





Quince and pomegranate shrubs (trees) were often planted as hedges (lanings) along the borders of the garden and along irrigation ditches (leivore) on farms.





The fruit of the quince was (and still is) used to make jams and jelly that is excellent served with venison. It was also dried and then steamed (stowe) to enjoy with meals.





The flexible branches of the shrub (kweperlatte) made perfect caning sticks and were feared by many a boy who had to be punished for doing something naughty. It also made a mean "kleilat" (used to launch a piece of clay at an opponent.)


I am not sure if they are indigenous to SA, but they seem to have been here for ever.
Reply:To be honest i have never eaten a quince but they are wildly available over there.I know they cook them but no how they are served. The pomegranates are in some shops but you are more likely to pinch them off a neighbours tree in the summertime.I know pomegranates originated in india and iran but unfortunately I have no info on quinces.You might find some if you google it. Hope this helps



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