Plum Fortune
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NZ$49.00
NZ$47.00
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1 available
Harvest fruit in February
Grade 1.4m+ (This is the height of the plant you will receive)
Supplied as bare-rooted, all plants are dipped into an organic hydrating medium to keep their roots healthy and moist. We take extra care in packaging, using durable and well-supported materials to ensure your plants arrive safely.
Upon arrival, you can store your plants in their unopened packaging in a cool, dark place for up to 5–10 days.
Plum ‘Fortune’ is a robust and high-yielding variety, perfect for both home gardeners and small orchards. Known for its large, juicy fruit and rich, sweet flavour, this early-season plum is a favorite for fresh eating and preserves. Fortune plums are not only delicious but also versatile, thriving in a variety of growing conditions and climates.
Key Features: Fruit: Medium to large in size, with a deep red skin that ripens to a vibrant, rich purple as it matures. The flesh is sweet and juicy, with a smooth texture and a subtle tang that makes it perfect for fresh eating or cooking.
Tree Size: Compact and semi-dwarf, growing to around 3–4 meters, making it ideal for smaller gardens or orchards.
Sun Requirements: Full sun is preferred to ensure the best fruit production, though the tree can tolerate light shade.
Pollination: The pollinator for Fortune is Santa Rosa.
Harvest Time: Early to mid-summer, usually around January to February in New Zealand—great for an early plum harvest.
Watering: Requires consistent moisture, especially during the flowering and fruit-setting stages. Well-draining soil is essential to avoid waterlogging.
Growing & Care Tips:
Key Features: Fruit: Medium to large in size, with a deep red skin that ripens to a vibrant, rich purple as it matures. The flesh is sweet and juicy, with a smooth texture and a subtle tang that makes it perfect for fresh eating or cooking.
Tree Size: Compact and semi-dwarf, growing to around 3–4 meters, making it ideal for smaller gardens or orchards.
Sun Requirements: Full sun is preferred to ensure the best fruit production, though the tree can tolerate light shade.
Pollination: The pollinator for Fortune is Santa Rosa.
Harvest Time: Early to mid-summer, usually around January to February in New Zealand—great for an early plum harvest.
Watering: Requires consistent moisture, especially during the flowering and fruit-setting stages. Well-draining soil is essential to avoid waterlogging.
Growing & Care Tips:
- Pruning: Prune after the harvest to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain a balanced tree structure. Regular pruning ensures better airflow and helps the tree focus energy on fruit production.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and fruit production, and a potassium-rich fertilizer in late summer to support fruit ripening.
- Thinning: Thin out excess fruit in early summer to allow the remaining plums to grow larger and juicier.
- Harvesting: Pick when the plums are fully ripe—they should be firm yet slightly yielding under pressure. If harvested slightly early, they will ripen well off the tree.