The Summer’s first plums are ready for harvest! The first few weeks of May provide a glimpse at this Summer’s domestic stone fruit crop. The plums you see at the market over the winter are most likely from Chile or another South American source so it’s good to know that domestic plums are now available. Of the hundreds of varieties available through the summer each individual variety has only a 7-10 day harvesting window. Each variety has its own unique color, shape and most importantly taste.
Here are some varieties to look for in May:
Red Beaut*
Flavorosa*
Earliqueen*
Ebony May
Black Ice
Black Beaut*
Murietta
* Pictured Below
