Plum (Prunus domestica)

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Beard penstemon - Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red'

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Beetroot 'Tondo di Chioggia' - Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. conditiva

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Vorderansicht Saatguttuete Gartenmelde‘Red Plume‘ Artiplex hortensis aus der Gartenzauber-Saatgutserie.

Garden orach - Atriplex hortensis 'Red Plume'

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Care – What needs to be done?

Depending on the variety and location, plums are very to moderately hardy. Prune the young plants back to three or four leading branches in spring to train them into a tree or shrub. The trunk should be at least 75 centimeters tall. Once the crown is fully developed, you should reduce the new shoots in summer. To do so, simply remove the harvested shoots. If your plum tree has an excessive fruit load, it is best to thin out the fruit at the end of May—before the natural fruit drop in June—to prevent branches from breaking or rotting. Plums bear fruit primarily on two- to four-year-old branches, with a peak yield in the third year.

Harvest – What should you consider?

Since plums ripen at different rates depending on the amount of light, they are best picked in sections from the tree. The ripening period usually extends until the end of summer, between July and September, depending on the conditions. About two weeks after they turn blue, the plums can be harvested without the stem. Plums are wonderful as snacks, but they only develop their full flavor after cooking. Therefore, they are particularly popular for processing into compote, plum jam, or juice.

Botany – What kind of plant is this?

The juicy plums, up to six centimeters in size, belong to the stone fruit family and belong to the rose family. The blossoms of this deciduous tree, shining white against the foliage from mid-spring onwards, offer a beautiful sight. It is believed that the original plum species is a chance hybrid originating from southern Europe or Eurasia.
Plum trees grow and thrive best in cool, temperate climates with regular summer rainfall. Late frost, however, is a real enemy, as the trees bloom very early. It would be disastrous for the blossoms. In colder regions where late frosts are likely, trellis-supported cultivation against a warm wall is recommended. Most plum varieties are self-pollinating, although some are only partially self-pollinating or even self-sterile.
If you're unsure whether a plum is a damson or even a greengage, look for the "fruit seam." This is a kind of longitudinal notch on one side of the fruit.

Cultural history – How did the plum come to us?

It's impossible to say for sure, but it's suspected that the plum originated in Asia Minor. From there, it came to Italy around 150 BC along with the Romans on their military campaign, and gradually managed to "conquer" all of Europe.

Varieties – Which are recommended?

Many plum varieties are self-pollinating. For non-self-pollinating varieties, it's best to plant pollinators. These include sloes, ornamental plums, and Mirabelle de Nancy plums.
The most popular plum varieties include:

Ruth Gerstetter: large, oval, dark blue, ripening time July, warm location required

Ontario plum: round, green-yellow, ripening in August, self-fertile

The Czar: large, oval, black-blue, very juicy and sweet, ripening in August, self-fertile

Opal: red-violet, light blue frost, ripening in August, self-fertile

TEXT: Carina Naeve

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Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Elegance Lavender'

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Bluehende Pflanze Duftwicke - Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Blush' aus der Gartenzauber-Saatgutserie

Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Blush'

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Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Spring Sunshine Peach'

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Bluehende Pflanze Duftwicke - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Cream' aus der Gartenzauber-Saatgutserie

Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Cream'

Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Light Blue'

Sweet pea - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Mauve'

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Vorderansicht Saatguttuete Duftwicke - Lathyrus odoratus 'Winter Sunshine Navy'
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Field delphinium - Delphinium consolida 'QIS Carmine'

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Field delphinium - Delphinium consolida 'QIS Light Blue'

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Field delphinium - Delphinium consolida 'QIS Light Pink'

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