plums

Choosing the Right Plum Variety Is Half the Success

Plums can reward you for decades, but only if you match the variety and rootstock to your garden, plant correctly, and prune with care. A poorly timed or heavy-handed cut can cost you crops for the next two seasons.

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A simple way to ripen unripe plums at home and save them from the bin

Hard, tart plums don’t have to be wasted. With a warm windowsill or a paper bag (plus a little ethylene help), they’ll soften and sweeten in just a few days.

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How to protect this year’s heavy plum crop from plum moth and brown rot at the right time

A heavy plum set can quickly be spoiled by plum moth larvae and the brown rot that follows. The key is spotting the right moment to act and keeping strict orchard hygiene.

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A Forgotten Plum Like Fruit Is Returning to Gardens and Surprises with Its Practicality

Myrobalan plum, often dismissed as a wilder cousin of the true plum, is making a comeback thanks to its toughness, adaptability and useful fruit. It shines both as a reliable rootstock and as an attractive garden tree with plenty of culinary potential.

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