Price range: 20,00 € through 28,00 €
🌸 Flowering period: Early (April-May)
🍑 Harvest period: First half of July
❄️ Storage: Good shelf life, several weeks
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The Kometa Pluot, also known as the Siberian Plum Kometa, is an exceptional complex interspecific hybrid created in 1987. This remarkable creation is the result of the cross between the Skoroplodnaya and Pionerka varieties, combining four different Prunus species to offer a unique genetic and taste diversity.
This hybrid fruit of 50 to 60 grams seduces with its extraordinary fragrance which strongly evokes apricot with a more floral note. Its juicy, semi-firm and particularly aromatic flesh offers a rather sweet flavor with a dominant apricot that makes it a real delight for lovers of exceptional fruits.
🌍 Complex genealogy: The Pluot Kometa has its roots in the pioneering work of Luther Burbank (1849-1926), the famous American “plant magician” who developed more than 800 varieties of plants. Its variety ‘Climax’, created by crossing Prunus salicina and Prunus simonii, is one of the founding parents of Kometa.
Precise genealogical lineage:
| Appearance | Description | Qualities |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | heart-shaped | Generous size (50-60g) |
| Color | Yellow with red | Very attractive visual appearance |
| Flesh | Yellow, medium-firm and juicy | Perfect and aromatic texture |
✨ Exceptional flavour: Kometa is distinguished by its unique fragrance blending apricot aromas with delicate floral notes. Its exceptional taste quality makes it one of the most popular pluots among connoisseurs.
🧬 Complex interspecific hybrid: Pluot Kometa results from the crossing of four distinct species of Prunus:
This genetic complexity brings a diversity of taste and adaptability that is not found in more traditional fruits, making Kometa a true concentrate of pomological innovation.
🌿 Pollination: Pluot Kometa is partially self-fertile, which means that it can produce fruit on its own but its production will be optimized by the presence of compatible pollinators.
Recommended pollinators:
Pluot Kometa adapts to a wide range of conditions, favouring light, deep and well-drained soils. Its Siberian heritage gives it excellent resistance to cold and harsh conditions.
Early flowering: Flowering occurs in April-May with delicate white flowers. A remarkable feature: the flowers and young fruits are resistant to light spring frosts thanks to the heritage of the Siberian plum tree.
The Kometa inherits the extraordinary hardiness of its Siberian ancestors, allowing it to withstand frosts on flowers and to adapt to more northern climates than traditional varieties.
🛡️ Remarkable resistance:
🌳 Habit and size: Tree of low to medium vigour, forming a moderately dense oval crown. Its adult size remains reasonable, perfectly suited to family gardens.
Growth and production:
📅 Harvest period: The harvest takes place in the first half of July in the north of France, offering early fruits that are very popular at the beginning of summer.
Conservation qualities:
🍴 Versatility of use: Pluot Kometa excels in fresh tasting thanks to its exceptional flavour. It is also perfect for processing into jams, jellies and pastries, retaining its unique aroma when cooked.
🍯 Tasting tips: To fully appreciate the aromatic complexity of Kometa, enjoy it at room temperature after taking it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before consumption.
🔬 Pluot Kometa represents the culmination of more than a century of innovation in fruit hybridization, from the early work of Luther Burbank to modern selections. This variety is a perfect example of how pomological science can create fruit with exceptional qualities by combining the best of different species.
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Our other Pluots
| Weight | 0,33 kg |
|---|---|
| Porte Greffe Prunier | Myrobolan, adult size ≈ 4m, St. Julien A, adult size ≈ 3m, St. Julien INRA II, adult height ≈ 3m |
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