[New shoot]

I've got a small tree that is starting to really produce now, but need some advice.

Last year I left the fruits on the tree as long as possible, as per what the books say.  The fruit did not get frosted, but when I harvested it I found big brown patches of rot inside - no marks on the skin.  What went wrong & how do I prevent it this year?

Can't remember what variety it was but they are pear shaped quinces.

New shoot 

[gillie]

I have purchased quinces and found them like this when cut open.  I think that they got chilled. 

Gillie

[New shoot]

Thanks gillie - maybe I just need to harvest earlier this year

[sunshineband]

Here is some info that might help you about quinces -- they certainly shouldn't have brown parts in them.

They are lovely cooked with apples in a pie 

http://www.tonytantillo.com/fruits/quince.html