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Plum

Plum

Prunus salicina

Medium difficulty{Winter}
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Sunlight
6-8 hours
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Watering
Weekly deep watering
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Grafted sapling

About Plum

Japanese plums (Aloo Bukhara) adapt exceptionally well to the sub-tropical plains of North India, provided a low-chill variety is chosen. Grafted dwarf trees fruit early and heavily in deep terrace bags, ripening conveniently before the heavy monsoon rains arrive.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Establishment
Day 0–90
Stage 2
Growth
Day 91–365
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 366–450
Stage 4
Fruiting
Day 451–540

Common pests and diseases

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