PLUMS

Description

Sweet or Sugar Plums - Very sweet plum. Mostly for eating, but can be used for jam.

Italian Plums - Good eating freestone plum. Excellent for canning.

Availability

Sweet Plums - Mid-July
Italian Plums - End of August

Picking Tips

Sweet Plums - Pick the firm, half-red to red plums. They will ripen more after they are picked. Do not pick completely green plums.

Italian Plums - Pick the firm, blue plums. They will ripen more after they are picked.

Storing Tips

Keep the plums in a plastic bag or covered container in the refrigerator until ready to use. To ripen, set a plum on the counter for a day or two. Then it will be sweet and juicy.

Nutrition Facts

Plums are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C.