Plum (Prunus domestica) ZEMGALE

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Zemgale'

Probably the rarest Latvian plum.

'Zemgale' is a domestic plum bred in Latvia by Pēteris Upītis. The fruits are large, orange-yellow with a dark red spotted blush, and have a sweet-tart flavour. They hold well on the tree.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large, attractive fruits.
• Sweet-tart flavour.
• Good frost resistance.
• Probably the rarest Latvian plum.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Latvia
• Breeder: Pēteris Upītis
• Institution: Information not available.
• Crossing: Information not available.
• Registration: Information not available.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Pollination: It is cross-pollinated.

Fruit

• Size: Large.
• Shape and colour: Oval. Orange-yellow with a dark red spotted blush.
• Flesh: Light and juicy.
• Flavour: Sweet-tart.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Good.

Cultivation Recommendations

• A suitable pollinator is, for example, ‘Victoria’ and other early-flowering varieties.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late August to early September.
• Harvest characteristics: The fruits hold well on the tree.