I didn't think either of my small plum trees would give much fruit this year. The Czar in particular has been hit by something or the other. Only these few fruit - picked early before the wasps got them:
However, the equally small trained Victoria has done better. Again the wasps and birds are attacking so they have been picked earlier than normal:
Once they have swelled, and the rain came just in time, they ripen fine on a windowsill:
We have already eaten a bowlful like this one above, either as they are or in smoothies. I think I might also make some fresh plum jam with 1lb of them, and some crumbles to freeze.
They look wonderful. xx
ReplyDeleteCertainly are.
DeleteOOOh lovely. Fresh fruit when it is eaten in season is gorgeous isn't it. Nothing like the insipid tasteless stuff that we can buy all year round.
ReplyDeleteJust got to eat or process them before they go off!
DeleteYum, they looked lovely. I am a great fan of plum jam.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteOur neighbours had established trees that they never touched we had pounds and pounds off them.
ReplyDeleteWe only have a small garden and 12 fruit trees so they have to be trained.
DeleteIn our last garden we had a Victoria plum tree and they were so delicious. I can't stand these tasteless Spanish ones in the shops.
ReplyDeleteNeither can I.
DeleteThey look delicious! Homemade plum jam... yum!
ReplyDeleteI love home made jam, more variety and flavour combinations.
DeleteThose look gorgeous, and you have wonderful sounding plans for them. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteAll processed and in the freezer for later use. The tray had 4lbs of plums.
DeleteThat is helpful to hear they ripen on a windowsill. My new plum tree has some rock hard plums, I think I will pick one and see if it will ripen on the sill.
ReplyDeleteIt’s best if you leave them on the tree to swell and when they are light green with a little give after a very gentle squeeze, they will ripen better.
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