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How to pick plums
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From sweet to tart, plums come in many varieties. Here's how to pick the best.
10
farms
5
regions
January to March
picked
When you can pick plums
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Look for plums with a slight give at the tip
- 2
The skin should have a dusty bloom (natural coating)
- 3
Color varies by variety. Know what variety you're picking
- 4
Twist gently at the stem to detach
- 5
Avoid fruit with cracks, bruises, or soft spots
Where you can pick plums
10 farms across 5 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$4.00 to $7.00 per pound
Core Cider House, S&R Orchard Perth, The Fruit Corner and 2 more
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to March
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to March
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to February
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to February
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
December to February
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
