Plums, these jewels of the orchard, represent a fruit heritage of exceptional richness. As nurserymen specialising in organic farming, we see every year the growing popularity of these delicious fruits and their ancestral varieties.
Discover our selection of the best plum tree varieties in organic farming:
🟡 Reine-Claudes : Sweet (July-August)
🟨 Mirabelle plums : Small, golden (August-Sept)
🟣 Plums : Elongated (late Aug-Oct)
🔵 Table : Big, juicy (July-Sept)
🌱 Planting: Nov-March 🌞 Spacing: 4-5m ✂️ Pruning: winter 💧 Watering: first 3 years
46 kcal/100g + fiber + vitamin C
To discover all of our plum trees
For those who want to know more:
The Prunus domestica, commonly known as the plum tree, flourishes particularly well in France, offering a remarkable diversity of fruits. From the famous golden Reine-Claude to the authentic Datil Plum, each variety has its unique characteristics in terms of taste, texture and use.
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | Ideal for a balanced diet |
| Fiber | 1.4g | Promotes digestion |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | Strengthens the immune system |
The diversity of organic plums offers an array of extraordinary flavors, textures, and uses. In our collection of organic plum trees, we carefully cultivate each variety to preserve their unique characteristics.
Jewels of our orchards, the Reine-Claudes are distinguished by their sweet and fragrant flesh.
Our recommended varieties:
Little golden wonders, mirabelle plums are known for their concentration of sugar and their delicate fragrance.
Our organic selection:
Recognizable by their elongated shape, plums are ideal for baking and drying.
Our selected varieties:
Larger and juicy, these varieties are perfect for fresh tasting.
Our best varieties:
Through our experience as nurserymen specialising in organic fruit trees, we have selected the most efficient varieties in organic farming. This classification takes into account the natural resistance to disease, taste quality and productivity of each variety.
The Datil Plum stands out for its perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Bigger than a mirabelle plum but smaller than a Reine-Claude, it offers:
Nurseryman’s advice: Ideal for starting out in organic thanks to its natural hardiness.
The Golden Queen, often considered the best plum on the table, offers an incomparable taste experience:
Nurseryman’s advice: Combine it with a Reine-Claude d’Oullins to optimize pollination.
The Mirabelle plum of Nancy is a historic variety that excels in organic cultivation:
Nurseryman’s advice: Excellent strain for regions with harsh climates.
The Quetsche d’Alsace is the reference for pies and prunes:
Nurseryman’s advice: Prefer a sunny exposure to optimize the sugar concentration.
The Prune d’Ente, famous for the prunes of Agen, is distinguished by:
Nurseryman’s advice: Thinning the fruits promotes their size and taste quality.
The Golden Japan Plum tree brings a touch of originality to the orchard:
Nurseryman’s advice: Plant it with another Japanese variety to ensure pollination.
The Stanley Plum is appreciated for its versatility:
Nurseryman’s advice: Ideal for beginners thanks to its ease of cultivation.
The Reine-Claude d’Oullins is renowned for her precocity:
Nurseryman’s advice: Excellent choice to open the season of the Reine-Claudes.
The Reine-Claude de Bavay extends the season with elegance:
Nurseryman’s advice: Thin the fruit to avoid alternating production.
The Goutte d’Or plum closes our selection with its exceptional qualities:
Nurseryman’s advice: Consume quickly after harvest to enjoy its optimal aroma.
| Self-fertile | harvest | variety |
|---|---|---|
| Datil | Mid-August | Yes |
| Reine-Claude Dorée | Mid-August | No |
| Mirabelle plum from Nancy End of | August | Yes |
| Alsace plum | September | Yes |
| Prune d’Ente End of | August | No |
| Golden Japan | Mid-July | No |
| Stanley | Mid-September | Yes |
| Reine-Claude d’Oullins End of | July | Yes |
| Reine-Claude de Bavay | Early September | No |
| Goutte d’Or | Mid-September | No |
| Variety | Resistance | Main Use |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ★★★★★ | Versatile |
| Reine-Claude Dorée | ★★★☆☆ | Table |
| Mirabelle plum from Nancy | ★★★★☆ | Pastry |
| Alsace plum | ★★★★★ | Pâtisserie |
| Prune d’Ente | ★★★★☆ | Prunes |
| Golden Japan | ★★★★☆ | Table |
| Stanley | ★★★★★ | Versatile |
| Reine-Claude d’Oullins | ★★★★☆ | Table |
| Reine-Claude de Bavay | ★★★★☆ | Table/Canned |
| Golden | ★★★ Drop☆☆ | Table |
Organic plums, rich in natural flavours, offer an exceptional taste palette for the kitchen. Each variety in our organic plum collection has its own culinary characteristics.
In organic farming, prevention is the key to a healthy orchard. Our experience as specialized organic nurserymen allows us to share best practices to keep your plum trees healthy.
| Season | Preventive Actions | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring Winter | Pruning, Cleaning, Winter Treatment | GeneralHealth |
| Status Spring | Floral Protection, Natural Stimulation | Moniliosis, Aphids |
| Summer | Thinning, | Monitoring Codling Moth, Rust |
| Autumn | Cleaning, Strengthening | Post-Harvest Status |
Note: Even in organic farming, only use treatments as a last resort. Prevention remains the best protection.
The organic cultivation of plum trees requires a global and reasoned approach. Our experience as a specialized organic nursery allows us to share best practices for the success of your natural orchard.
For detailed tips on planting, check out our How to Plant a Fruit Tree guide.
Discover our detailed techniques in our size guide.
| Period | Type of Intake | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Mature compost | 3-5 kg/tree |
| Spring | Nettle manure | Dilution 1/10 |
| Summer | BRF | 5cm thick |
Conversion to organic requires:
5% dès 150€ • 10% dès 300€
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