Plums are very energetic and rich in fiber, for which they are recommended to sportsmen and as laxatives. Plums can be consumed fresh as dessert or they can also be used to make stuffed pies, jam, jelly, juice, liquors, etc. Some species dry up without fermentation, like prunes, of which we can find some types in the market which are less dehydrated, with a very pleasant flavour. Prunes are preserved longer than fresh plums.
Moreover, one hundred grams contribute to 5mg of vitamin C. The plum, along with the peach, the pear and the almond, belongs to the family of the Rosaceous and the Prunus genus, which includes some trees and shrubs that are purely ornamental. The structure of all fruits belonging to the Prunus genus is, in fact, similar to the individual fruits of blackberries or raspberries; the inner stone is the hardest part of the ovary, and the most fleshy part is the external layer of the ovary.
The seed is inside the bone. Only the seed or almond of the sweet almond tree is normally eaten; the almond of other fruits of the Prunus genus is usually bitter, so it is thrown away.
There are different varieties of plum. They can be round or elongated, with different flavours and colours, yellow, green, red or purple and they vary in size and texture. After picking the fruits will keep for about a week. This makes them just slightly larger than the average plum and weighing in at an average 45g. The blossoms are white and the leaves are a very average green colour. Overall tree size is of course primarily dependent on the rootstock but also on the growing conditions.
On average the following tree sizes by rootstock are for a fully grown tree after 7 years:. Our advice, regarding rootstocks, for growing a Victoria plum tree in most conditions would be the St Julien A rootstock.
You'll get a decent sized, relatively vigorous tree which won't swamp the average garden. If your garden is on the small size it may be worth thinking about a Pixy rootstock. However, even in a smallish garden we would suggest that an appropriately pruned Victoria plum tree on Julien A rootstock would be your best bet. Your tree should produce a small crop two to three years after it has been planted and will reach its full-cropping capability five years after planting.
One very common characteristic of this variety is that it over-crops. Jaboticabal: Funep, Field performance of micropropagated, own-rooted peach trees. Nematologia Brasileira, Campinas, v. Alternatively, the nursery trees can be produced by some vegetative method that enables the rooting of the cultivar itself.
Named own-rooted, these kind of trees do not require grafting or budding and, thus, there is no rootstock and the risks of incompatibility are excluded, being considered a situation closer to natural. The ownrooted scion is commercially used in Brazil for several crops, and in fruit trees the method is used in fig tree, guava tree, blueberry tree, blackberry and olive tree. Propagation and performance of inexpensive peach trees from cuttings for high density peach plantings.
Acta Horticulturae, The Hague, n. Stress-mediated responses of own rooted peach cultivars. HortScience, Alexandria, v. Leaf elemental content comparisons of own-rooted peach cultivars to the same cultivars on several peach seedling rootstocks. The effect of preharvest calcium sprays on quality attributes, physicochemical aspects of cell wall components and susceptibility to brown rot of peach fruits Prunus persica L.
Scientia Horticulturae, New York, v. Behaviour of micropropagated own-rooted trees of plum cv. Stanley in the orchard. Morphological and pomological characteristics.
Several studies were carried out in Brazil using cuttings, air-layering, or tissue culture to produce ownrooted nursery trees of several plum scion cultivars DUTRA et al. Enraizamento de miniestacas de ameixeira. Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, Jaboticabal, v. Stanley Prunus domestica. Pelotas: Embrapa Clima Temperado, Boletim de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, In vitro establishment and multiplication of Japanese plum cv.
However, it is not known the behavior in the field of own-rooted plums and their real benefits in relation to the traditional nursery trees grafted on peach trees of naked root.
Rootstock development. The Peach: botany, production and uses. Wallingford: CAB International, Trocas gasosas e atividade antioxidante de portaenxertos de Prunus spp. Batsch] multiplied by seeds, produced under field conditions bare root. The nursery trees, standardized with 50 cm of height, were planted in the field on October 10th, , with the spacing of 6 x 3 m, in a rural property m of altitude located in the 8th district of Pelotas-RS, Brazil.
The results of the physico-chemical analysis are shown in Table 1. In the first three years after planting, only N was applied at doses of 30, 60 and 90 kg ha-1 for , and , respectively.
In , besides N 90 kg ha-1 , 30 kg ha-1 of K2O was also applied. The K was applied in a single dose at the beginning of growth, together with the first application of N.
Since the leaf contents of P were always higher than 0. They have thin, smooth skin and juicy interiors. Plums are sweet yet tart and packed full of purple pigmented anthocyanins—plant compounds that offer many health benefits. Plums are a less-concentrated, lower-calorie form of prunes , commonly used to prevent and treat constipation because of their fiber content. A single plum has only about 30 calories and is packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, so it makes a great grab-and-go snack.
Plums can be a nutritious and delicious addition to your weekly meal plan. Plums are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber. The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA. One medium plum contains nearly 8 grams of carbohydrates. There are 6. The glycemic load of a single plum is estimated to be about 2, making it a low glycemic food. Glycemic load takes portion size into account when estimating the impact of food on blood sugar. If you eat more than a single serving, the glycemic load will be higher.
Plums are a low-fat food, with less than 1 gram of fat per serving. Plums are not a rich source of protein. There is about a half of a gram of protein in a single plum. Plums are not a significant source of vitamins and minerals.
However, you will get about 6. Plums also provide smaller amounts of vitamin K, potassium, copper, and manganese, according to the USDA. Plums are a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food.
Plums are a low-fat, low-calorie, high-fiber source of carbohydrates. Plums contain antioxidants and some vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, copper, and manganese. There are limited studies on the health benefits of plums, but research has indicated a few potential benefits. The vitamin C in a plum provides certain health benefits. Vitamin C is an important water-soluble vitamin responsible for repairing cells, supporting the immune system, and slowing down the aging process.
Plums also contain phytonutrients, particularly phenols, which have antioxidant effects. Antioxidants may help prevent cell damage that may lead to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegeneration, and aging. Plums contain soluble fiber, which is known for being cardio-protective and helpful in reducing bad cholesterol.
Three cohort studies demonstrated that greater consumption of certain whole fruits is significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Plums were included in the study and identified as a low-glycemic fruit. Study authors indicated that replacing fruit juice with whole plums was associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. The anthocyanins in plums may help protect against high blood pressure. Subjects in a study were given anthocyanin-rich plum juice and a significant decrease in blood pressure and cardiovascular responses was observed.
Studies on the long-term consumption of dried plums show that they may boost bone health, particularly in post-menopausal women. A comprehensive review of 24 studies reveals that dried plums help stave off fractures and bone loss, enhancing bone formation.
Researchers believe this may be due in part to the high phenolic compounds in the fruit. Some people develop allergies to plums.
In particular, people with birch-pollen allergies may also react to raw plum due to a protein in the fruit similar to birch pollen. Cooking destroys the protein, so many people who react to raw plums can enjoy them cooked. Sometimes plum allergies are not related to birch pollen and can be more serious. People with this type of plum allergy should not eat cooked plums or plum juice. Symptoms typically appear 5 to 15 minutes after eating and include itching and inflammation in the mouth and throat.
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