Fruit:
Plums
1. When – Plant plum trees in the late winter or early spring while the tree is still dormant.
2. Where – Full sun in well draining soil. Do not plant near other trees to prevent overcrowding.
3. How – Dig a hole twice the diameter of the root ball, and around 1 1/2 times as deep as the root ball. Fill up with organic compost until the hole is only as deep as the root ball. Place your tree in the hole and fill with compost, be sure not to cover too much of the trunk bark with compost, or else it could become infected. If the tree is not planted deep enough, the roots can become exposed and damage the tree.
4. Harvesting – Plums are ready for harvest when they feel soft when gently squeezed. Depending on their variety they will be a deep blue/purple color. Gently grasp the plug and twist slightly and it should come off the tree.
5. Tips – Apply 10-10-10 around late winter or early spring to give the plum tree a head start for the growing seasons. Plum trees are not self pollinating, so be sure to plant at least two to make sure your flowers get pollinated.
Type:
Perennial
Time to harvest:
3 – 6 Years
Plant Origin:
China around 2,000 years ago
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