Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Fruits
Plum growing guide
Deciduous stone fruit tree producing sweet or tart fruit. One of the easiest stone fruits to grow. Many varieties are self-fertile.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
60-90 daysGermination
365-730 daysHarvest
600 cmSpacing
10 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-6.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | May - Aug | May - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Mediterranean | May - Aug | May - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Temperate | May - Aug | May - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Cool | May - Aug | May - Aug | Jan - Dec |
| Arid | May - Aug | May - Aug | Jan - Dec |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Plum should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Plum after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use fresh where appropriate, especially tender young leaves, flowers, or ripe edible parts.
Cooked
Cook according to the edible part: steam greens, roast roots, stew fruit, or use aromatics for flavour.
Store / preserve
Jam, preserve, dehydrate, freeze, juice, or make chutney.
Try: Fresh slices, Baked dessert, Chutney, Preserve.
Good companions
Garlic, Tansy, Lavender
Avoid near
Potato
Growing note
Thin fruits heavily for large, quality plums. Net against birds as fruit ripens.
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