{"product_id":"plum-organic-grown-prunus-domestica-opal-5ltr","title":"Plum (Organic Grown) - Prunus domestica Opal  - 5ltr","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePlum 'Opal' (Prunus domestica)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Opal’ is one of the best early dessert plums, producing medium-sized, purple-red fruits with golden, sweet flesh. It crops well even in cooler, less sunny summers, making it an excellent choice for Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery early-ripening dessert plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, golden flesh with good flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular cropping in a wide range of climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact tree well suited to smaller gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eFertile, well-drained soil that does not sit waterlogged.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun for best flavour and colouring.\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune only in summer to maintain an open canopy and remove crossing branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin heavy crop loads to improve fruit size and prevent limb damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch annually and water in dry spells after fruit set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaches around 3–4m tall and wide within 5–7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften ready from late July onwards, making it one of the earliest plums to ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season fresh plums for eating off the tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller gardens seeking a reliable plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtending the plum season when grown with later varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996777378125,"sku":"8719474816346","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/plum-organic-grown-prunus-domestica-opal-5ltr","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}