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Plum
Prunus salicina
Medium difficultyWinter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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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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Companion plants for Plum
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Walnuts (release juglone, which is toxic to many plants)✗ Potatoes (can share blight issues)✗ Tomatoes (can share blight issues and compete for nutrients)✗ Raspberries (can compete for nutrients and water, potential disease vectors)
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