Plum (Prunus domestica) JOGANTA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Joganta'

New German self-fertile variety with large fruits and Sharka resistance.

'Joganta' is a new, highly successful German plum variety created by crossing 'Jojo' and 'Haganta'. It is highly valued for its self-fertility, resistance to Sharka and other diseases, and large, very sweet fruits that do not drop after ripening but remain on the tree until October.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to very large fruits (dark blue with purple blush).
• Self-fertility and stable, rich yield.
• Resistance to Plum Pox Virus (Sharka) and other diseases.
• Fruits do not drop after ripening (long harvest window).
• Very sweet and aromatic taste.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Germany
• Parentage: 'Jojo' × 'Haganta'

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong.
• Yield: Stable and rich.

Fruit

• Size: Large to very large.
• Shape and Color: Oval. Skin dark blue with a purple blush and bloom.
• Flesh: Yellow-green to golden-yellow, firm, and juicy. Easily separates from the stone.
• Taste: Very sweet, aromatic, excellent.
• Usage: Fresh consumption, processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Resistant to Sharka, resistant to frost and fungal diseases.
• Requirements: Prefers sunny spots, warm locations (up to 500 m a.s.l.), and permeable soil.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile (does not require a pollinator).
• Pruning: Requires planting pruning in March.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late, mid-September. Fruits last on the tree until October.