Description
What is Plum?
Introduction
Plums are a diverse group of species. The commercially important plum trees are medium-sized, usually pruned to 5–6 metres (16–20 ft) height. The tree is of medium hardiness. Without pruning, the trees can reach 12 metres (39 ft) in height and spread across 10 metres (33 ft). They blossom in different months in different parts of the world; for example, in about January in Taiwan and early April in the United Kingdom.
Fruits are usually of medium size, between 2–7 centimetres (0.79–2.76 in) in diameter, globose to oval. The flesh is firm and juicy. The fruit’s peel is smooth, with a natural waxy surface that adheres to the flesh. The plum is a drupe, meaning its fleshy fruit surrounds a single hard seed.
Plums Variety
1. Shablon Plum
A Shablon Plum is a variety of plum of cultivated in Iran. Shablon Plums are extremely nutritious, with a variety of health benefits to offer.
They contain many vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber and antioxidants that may help reduce your risk of several chronic diseases. They contain over 15 different vitamins and minerals, in addition to fiber and antioxidants.
2. Mirabelle Plum
Mirabelle plum is a small, round, yellow and sweet.
Mirabelle is sweet and juicy with an enjoyable smooth, fine textured free stone; makes a delicious tart. These high sugar plums are renowned for their use in various jams, jellies, baked products, and fruit brandy.
Other name: Ghatreh Tala (Golden drop)
