Santa Rosa Plum Tree – 10 Seeds, Large Fruit, Sugary Flesh, Ripens Mid-July, Easy to Grow, High Germinability, Non-GMO
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Description
Bring the sweetness and freshness of the Santa Rosa plum tree directly to your garden with our premium selection of fruit seeds . Ideal for gardening enthusiasts, home growers, and anyone looking to enrich their green space with a productive fruit tree, this 10-seed set guarantees superior quality. The Santa Rosa variety is renowned for its large fruit, with an attractive skin and exceptionally sweet and juicy flesh, which reaches full maturity in mid-July, offering a generous summer harvest. Thanks to its hardy nature and easy growth , it is the perfect choice for those seeking rewarding results with moderate effort.
Technical and agronomic details:
- Botanical name: Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
- Seed Quantity: 10 seeds per pack
- Plant type and growing cycle: Perennial, deciduous fruit tree. Annual growing cycle for fruit production, with the tree lasting for several years.
- Plant height: The tree typically reaches a height of 3-5 metres at maturity, with a spreading crown.
- Uses: Mainly culinary. The fruits are excellent for fresh consumption, perfect for making jams, preserves, cakes, tarts, and juices.
- Tasting Notes: Large fruits with smooth skin that turns from red to deep purple when ripe. The pulp is amber in color, very juicy, extremely sweet with a pleasant acidic aftertaste, and a delicate aroma.
- Hardiness and Origin: A robust variety well-adapted to temperate climates. Requires some winter chilling. Native to California, developed by Luther Burbank.
- Sowing period: Sowing plum seeds, after stratification, is recommended in autumn or at the end of winter/beginning of spring.
- Harvest period: The fruits typically ripen in mid-July, depending on local climate conditions.
- Optimal germination conditions: Seeds require a period of cold stratification (60-90 days at 2-5°C) to break dormancy. After stratification, sow in moist soil at a temperature of approximately 18-22°C.
- Soil type: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained, and slightly acidic or neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Avoid waterlogging.
- Recommended exposure: Full sun to encourage abundant fruiting and better fruit quality.
- Germination times: Variable, usually 3-6 weeks after sowing, once stratification is complete.
- Pot or ground cultivation: Open ground cultivation is strongly recommended to ensure optimal tree development and maximum yield. Pot cultivation is only possible for young trees and requires very large containers and frequent repotting.
- Quality Specifications: Our Santa Rosa Plum vegetable seeds are strictly Non-GMO (Not Genetically Modified) and selected to guarantee high germination , ensuring the success of your growing project.
Choosing our seeds for your Santa Rosa Plum orchard means investing in a plant that will reward you with a generous yield of juicy, aromatic fruit. Its easy growth and exceptional fruit quality make it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy fresh, wholesome plums straight from their own garden. With high germination rates and the guarantee of non-GMO seeds, you can start your production with confidence, creating a summer delight that will be the envy of your neighbors. Add Santa Rosa Plum fruit seeds to your cart and get ready to enjoy abundant harvests in your organic home orchard .