Plum (Organic Grown) - Prunus domestica Hauszwetsche - 5ltr

Plum 'Hauszwetsche' (Prunus domestica)

Overview

‘Hauszwetsche’ is a traditional German prune plum bearing oval, blue-purple fruits with firm, sweet flesh. It is ideal for drying, baking and jam-making, as well as eating fresh when fully ripe.

Key Features

• Firm, sweet plums ideal for drying and baking
• Reliable cropping in cooler climates
• Good disease resistance compared with some older varieties
• Attractive blossom in spring

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun in a sheltered position.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Prune only in summer to reduce risk of silver leaf.
• Thin heavy crops to prevent branches from breaking.
• Mulch and water well in dry periods, especially on light soils.

Size & Growth Timeline

Forms a tree around 3–4m tall and wide in about 5–7 years.

Harvest

Fruits ripen from late summer to early autumn and are best picked when fully coloured and slightly soft.

Perfect For…

• Drying, baking and preserve making
• Traditional kitchen gardens and orchards
• Growers in cooler, wetter regions