Fruits

Swelling, discolored, hollow fruit signals the plum disease called plum pocket. Hollow fruits may be infested, itching to burst and further spread this plum tree… Read More »How Do You Know If A Plum Tree Is Diseased?

It is only an excess of pectin seeping out, it is what make plum jam set so well! Just leave them to ripen and rub… Read More »What Is The Jelly On My Plums?

Black plums are a small fruit that are actually more of a dark purple in color. They have a mild to sweet taste, and are… Read More »Can You Eat Black Plums?

The fact of the matter is no— bruising does not indicate the produce is past its prime and has gone bad. It simply is a… Read More »Can You Eat A Bruised Plum?

Plums should also have a deep, even color, whichever variety they are. A light color means they aren’t ready and any glimpse of green means… Read More »Should Plums Be Dark Or Light?

Black plums are a round fruit with a thin, smooth blue-black skin. The interior flesh is a dark red, purple or yellow with a sweet/tart… Read More »Are Black Plums Dark Inside?

Feel and texture: Ripe plums are soft and “give” when pressed. An overripe plum will be very soft and squishy (and splat on the ground).… Read More »What Does An Overripe Plum Feel Like?

As long as you didn’t spot any mold or rotting areas, it’s unlikely to hurt you, but it’s also unlikely to provide a pleasant fruit… Read More »Can You Eat Plums Brown On Inside?

Plant the black plum seed outdoors at a depth of 3 inches in the fall season. Lightly water the seed and let it naturally stratify… Read More »How Do You Grow Black Plums?