Plum – 5EOB.FARM

Plum

How To
Grow
Plum Tree

Choose the right variety

Select a variety suitable for your local climate (chill hours, altitude, etc.)

Common types: Santa Rosa, Methley, Shiro, Satsuma, Damson

Choose self-pollinating or plan for cross-pollination with another compatible plum variety

Select a good location

Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day)

Soil: Well-draining loamy soil with pH 5.5–6.5

Spacing: 4–6 meters apart for standard trees; 2–3 meters for dwarf types

Planting

Best planted in late winter or early spring, while the tree is still dormant

Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball

Mix compost or well-rotted manure into the soil

Place the tree so the graft union is above the soil level

Fill and firm the soil gently; water deeply

Watering

Water regularly during the first year

Once established, water deeply every 1–2 weeks during dry periods

Fertilizing

Apply balanced fertilizer (e.g. 10-10-10 NPK) in early spring before new growth

Avoid over-fertilizing—too much nitrogen reduces fruiting

Pruning

Prune in late winter to shape the tree and improve air circulation

Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches

Pollination

Some varieties need a second plum tree nearby for pollination

Bees are main pollinators—avoid pesticides during flowering

Pest & disease management

Watch for aphids, plum curculio, mites, and fungal diseases

Use neem oil or organic sprays if needed

Harvesting

Plums are usually ready in mid to late summer.

Pick when the fruit is soft to the touch and fully colored.

Nutrient	Amount / Raw Plum (100Gr)
Calories	95 kcal
Water	156 g
Protein	0.5 g
Total Fat	0.3 g
Carbohydrates	25.1 g
– Sugars	18.9 g
– Dietary Fiber	4.4 g
Vitamin C	8.4 mg (14% DV)
Vitamin A	98 IU (2% DV)
Potassium	195 mg (6% DV)
Vitamin K	4 µg (5% DV)
Calcium	11 mg (1% DV)
Iron	0.2 mg (1% DV)
• DV = Daily Value, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.