Early Golden plums picked today. 17 brix. Just slightly mealy but still very good. This is crazy early for my location. I would say normal ripening date for these is July 15. After a wet spring, It’s been very hot and dry in June. Seven days in the 90s already.
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mine have been early and very good this year too, about half picked now. most years I don’t like early golden that much and it’s more of a novelty (ripening so early that it’s earlier than mid-late season cherries)
my strategy for picking is going for full tree ripe, only picking those that come off with the lightest touch (and those that fall). most japanese plums I like counter ripened but not this one
Mine were good, but either a racoon or a groundhog got the rest last night. Bummer, I need to up my defensive game.
My Early Golden is unbelievably mealy even when underripe. Is this because of the weather being off this year? What would cause extra-mealiness in plums?
I notice my berries taste more washed out this year as well, first time I noticed that, although it’s been hotter and drier so this doesn’t make sense. And oddly my goumi hasn’t been touched by birds at all this year, not even a little bit. Usually they strip the bushes clean.
If you still have wood for Early Golden plum I am interested in obtaining 2 or 3 sticks. I am more than happy to pay for your expenses and time. If you are able to be of help please PM me. Thank you.