Plum

prune plums. European plums, aka prune plums, are mainly grown to be turned into dried plums. Their thick skins, high sugar content, and dense flesh… Read More »What Type Of Plum Is Best For Jam?

China, India, and Serbia are three top producers of plum in the world. China is the top producing country accounting for 6,663,165 tons followed by… Read More »Where Are Red Plums Grown?

Satsuma (Blood Plum) Although called a satsuma plum, they have nothing to do with the citrus fruit. The common name blood plum refers to the… Read More »What Kind Of Plums Are Red?

You can start thinning out plums in late May-early June, if the set of fruit on plum trees is strong. Use a narrow-tipped cutter, leaving… Read More »What Can I Do With Thin Plums?

The plums produced by the trees often called flowering plums should be very tasty. Some prove to be very tart, but they are good for… Read More »Are The Plums On A Flowering Plum Tree Edible?

The seeds of stone fruits — including cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and mangoes — naturally contain cyanide compounds, which are poisonous. If you accidentally swallow… Read More »What Happens If You Accidentally Swallow A Plum Stone?

They will continue to ripen off the tree and are perhaps at their very best when they darken a little and turn slightly translucent and… Read More »Do Cherry Plums Ripen Off The Tree?

Yes, you can grow a fruit tree from seed but there are a few things to know first. The steps for growing a tree from… Read More »Can I Grow A Cherry Plum From A Pit?

Cherry Plum has larger and more rounded leaves than Blackthorn and generally flowers earlier. It usually lacks the spines found on Blackthorn. Green 1st year… Read More »Do Cherry Plums Have Thorns?

Plums should be stored at room temperature, away from sunlight and heat until they give softly to the touch and have a sweet aroma. Once… Read More »Should Cherry Plums Be Refrigerated?