Bluefre Plum – 10 Seeds, Dark Purple Skin, Delicious Flavor, Ripens Mid-August, Easy to Grow, Non-GMO
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Description
The Bluefre Plum Tree offers the extraordinary opportunity to grow fruit trees in your garden, guaranteeing the production of fresh, tasty plums directly from the tree. This product is ideal for gardening enthusiasts, for those who want to supplement their home garden with a productive orchard, and for those seeking the authenticity and flavor of fruit grown without harsh chemical treatments. With our 10 Bluefre Plum Seeds , you can start a rewarding crop of a variety appreciated for its dark purple skin , pleasant flavor , and ease of cultivation , characteristics that make it an excellent choice for any grower. The seeds are strictly Non-GMO , ensuring a natural, high-quality foundation for your future orchard.
Technical details:
- Botanical Name: Prunus domestica 'Bluefre'.
- Quantity of Seeds: 10 seeds selected to ensure maximum efficiency.
- Plant Type and Cultivation Cycle: Perennial fruit tree, begins to produce fruit a few years after planting and offers abundant harvests for decades.
- Mature Plant Height: The tree can reach a height of 4-6 metres, but can be kept to a smaller size with regular pruning, making it suitable for even medium-sized gardens.
- Uses: Bluefre plums are excellent for fresh consumption thanks to their intense flavour, but they are also perfect for making jams, preserves, cakes and desserts.
- Organoleptic Aspects: The fruits have a distinctive dark purple skin, almost black when fully ripe, with golden-yellow flesh, firm, juicy and with an exceptionally sweet and aromatic flavour.
- Hardiness and Origin: Very hardy variety, adaptable to various temperate climates, with good resistance to common diseases. Certified non-GMO seeds.
- Recommended Sowing Period: For optimal germination, we recommend sowing in spring (March-April) after a period of cold stratification, or in autumn to allow natural stratification during the winter.
- Harvest Period: Ripens in mid-August, offering an abundant harvest of fresh fruit in midsummer.
- Optimal Germination Conditions: Seeds require a period of cold stratification (about 2-3 months at 2-5°C) to overcome dormancy and stimulate germination. Keep the substrate consistently moist but well-drained.
- Soil Type: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. Avoid waterlogging.
- Recommended Exposure: For vigorous growth and optimal fruiting, the tree requires exposure to full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day.
- Germination Times: After stratification, germination times can vary from 4 to 8 weeks, sometimes even longer, depending on environmental conditions.
- Pot or Ground Cultivation: Although it can be grown in a pot when young, the Bluefrey Plum tree performs best when planted in the ground, where it can fully develop its root system and crown.
- Quality Specifications: Our seeds are Non-GMO , selected for their high germination and varietal purity, ensuring a solid foundation for your orchard.
Growing Bluefrey plums is an excellent choice for those seeking high-quality fruit that's easy and rewarding to grow . These garden seeds , even suitable for a small home orchard, will give you robust trees with abundant production and unmistakable flavor. The variety's high yield and resistance, combined with our guaranteed high germination rate , make this an ideal choice for creating a delightful corner of your garden. Choose our organic garden seeds for a healthy and sustainable harvest, and enjoy the satisfaction of picking juicy, sweet plums directly from your tree.