Plums

Varieties & Approximate Harvest Dates

Early Golden

Availability: June 25 - July 4

As the name indicates, this one ripens early and with an attractive golden skin color. It's also sweet flavored, aromatic, smooth textured, and freestone (meaning the flesh separates easily from the pit.)

Methley

Availability: July 10-18

Small, round fruit. AKA "Sugar Plum." Juicy with a sweet, rich plum flavor. Ideal for fresh eating and jelly.

Shiro

Availability: July 17-20

Large, round, yellow fruit. A very juicy, mild, sweet flavor.

Prune Plums

Availability: July 26 - September 1

Traditional European plums great for fresh eating. Well-known for their good drying qualities.

Stark’s Delicious

Availability: August 7 - September 3

Medium sized, oval shaped plum with deep red skin and deep red flesh. Sweet and juicy with rich flavor. A favorite for fresh eating!

Vanier

Availability: Mid-August

Sweet taste and very aromatic. Smooth-textured, yellow flesh with bi-color skin.

Ruby Queen

Availability: Early September

Firm texture, juicy and sweet flavor. Deep red flesh. The "blood orange" of plums.

Fortune

Availability: August 20 - September 10

Large, round plum with deep purple-red skin and a sweet and flavorful taste.