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Ripening times

The plum harvest extends from July to October and depends on the planted Plum varieties away. The main harvest time is in September. Early-ripening varieties such as 'Yellow Egg Plum', 'Yellow Spilling' or 'Formosa Plum' are the start. The late breeds include 'Harbella' and 'Hanita'. The fruits are ripe for harvest about two weeks after they have turned blue.

What supports fruit development:

• Choose a sheltered place with even tanning
• Plant out trees in autumn so that they grow well before winter
• Carry out professional pruning to promote fruit ripening in the following year

Picking fruits

The plums ripen depending on the light conditions. They develop a strong aroma in full sun. As the amount of sunlight varies, you will find fruits in different stages of ripeness on a tree. Pick fully ripe specimens and let the rest hang on the branches. That way you can use the

Income enjoy for several weeks. If you missed the optimal time, the harvest is not worthless. Overripe stone fruits are suitable for plum jam

Utensils for harvest

A wicker basket proves to be an aid to collecting. This ensures better ventilation and prevents water from collecting on the floor. This means that the plums stay fresh and specimens that have already burst do not rot as quickly. Due to the short shelf life, you should process the harvest promptly. The stone fruits can be stored a little longer in the refrigerator.

Whitish plums

The Prunus fruits have a so-called scent film. It is the whitish wax layer that protects the fruit from drying out. This coating has nothing to do with the sweet scent. It testifies to a gentle treatment, because the film disappears through abrasion. Occasionally harvest workers wear cloth gloves to protect the thin outer skin.