Planting plum trees in the orchard is very interesting. It is one of the hardiest and hardiest fruit trees that can be grown in cold or humid areas and its fruit, the plum, is a round, fleshy-textured drupe rich in minerals. And in addition, it is the laxative fruit par excellence.
It is a fruit tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family, whose cultivation is very easy since it does not require soil nutrients, it has great resistance to cold, and in addition, its roots do not suffer. too much soil moisture. Despite this, it should be borne in mind when planting plum trees in the orchard that the roots of this tree are superficial, so its development will be optimal in well-drained soils and warm climates.
How to plant a plum tree
To plant a plum tree, you must first dig a hole in the ground about 60 cm in diameter. Then a mixture of compost, earthworm humus and soil should be mixed at the bottom of the well so that the tree has good support. The tree should then be placed in the hole and filled with soil, pressing gently around the trunk. Finally, as I recommend every time we do a transplant, it is to water the tree so that it settles well.
When to Plant a Claudio Plum Tree
The ideal time to plant Claudio plum trees is between late winter and early spring.
The time when we should pay more attention to fertilizing the tree is after the end of the vegetative period when the plant is activated and induces the formation of leaves and flowers. In addition, during fruiting, the supply of nutrients (organic fertilizer – NPK) will promote the development of fruits of good size and good flavor.
plum tree care
A key factor in ensuring proper plum tree development is proper pruning. In the following video I explain how to identify branches that need to be cut while pruning my plum tree, “Reina Claudia Verde” variety.
varieties of plums
Although there are more than 200 varieties of plums in the world, we can distinguish two main groups: European ones (like Claudias or Prunas), less water-intensive and with harder flesh, and Japanese ones (like Golden, Santa Rosa or Angeleno), which are generally earlier and juicier, due to their higher water content.
The former (European plums) are more appreciated for drying or preparing recipes, and the latter (Japanese plums) for “fresh” consumption, freshly picked from the tree.
If you are thinking of planting a plum tree, without a doubt, my personal recommendations would be Queen Claudia Verde and the Angeleno variety, which curiously, when it reaches maturity, acquires a red color both outside and inside. interior. What are your favorite varieties?
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