Plums, the jewels of the orchard, are a fruit heritage of exceptional richness. As nurserymen specialising in organic farming, we see interest in these delicious fruits and their heritage varieties growing every year.
Discover our selection of the best organic plum varieties:
🟡 Greengages (Reine-Claude): Sweet (July-August)
🟨 Mirabelles: Small, golden (August-September)
🟣 Quetsches: Elongated (late August-October)
🔵 Dessert plums: Large, juicy (July-September)
🌱 Plant: Nov-March 🌞 Spacing: 4-5 m ✂️ Prune: winter 💧 Water: first 3 years
46 kcal/100 g + fibre + vitamin C
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For those who want to know more:
Prunus domestica, the European plum, thrives particularly well in France and offers a remarkable diversity of fruit. From the famous Reine-Claude Dorée to the authentic Datil plum, each variety has its own taste, texture and uses.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 46 kcal | Ideal for a balanced diet |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | Aids digestion |
| Vitamin C | 9.5 mg | Supports the immune system |
The diversity of organic plums offers an extraordinary range of flavours, textures and uses. In our collection of organic plum trees, we grow each variety with care to preserve its distinctive qualities.
The jewels of our orchards, greengages stand out for their sweet, fragrant flesh.
Our recommended varieties:
Small golden wonders, mirabelles are prized for their concentrated sweetness and delicate fragrance.
Our organic selection:
Recognisable by their elongated shape, quetsches are ideal for baking and drying.
Our selected varieties:
Larger and juicier, these varieties are perfect for eating fresh.
Our best varieties:
Drawing on our experience as nurserymen specialising in organic fruit trees, we have selected the best-performing varieties for organic growing. This ranking takes into account natural disease resistance, eating quality and productivity.
The Datil plum stands out for its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Larger than a mirabelle but smaller than a greengage, it offers:
Nurseryman’s tip: Ideal for starting out in organic growing thanks to its natural hardiness.
Reine-Claude Dorée, often considered the finest dessert plum, offers an unrivalled taste experience:
Nurseryman’s tip: Pair it with a Reine-Claude d’Oullins to improve pollination.
Mirabelle de Nancy is a historic variety that excels in organic growing:
Nurseryman’s tip: An excellent variety for regions with harsh climates.
Quetsche d’Alsace is the benchmark for tarts and prunes:
Nurseryman’s tip: Choose a sunny position to maximise sugar content.
The Prune d’Ente, famous for Agen prunes, stands out for:
Nurseryman’s tip: Thinning the fruit improves size and flavour.
The Golden Japan plum tree brings a touch of originality to the orchard:
Nurseryman’s tip: Plant it with another Japanese variety to ensure pollination.
The Stanley plum is valued for its versatility:
Nurseryman’s tip: Ideal for beginners as it is easy to grow.
Reine-Claude d’Oullins is known for its earliness:
Nurseryman’s tip: An excellent choice to open the greengage season.
Reine-Claude de Bavay extends the season with elegance:
Nurseryman’s tip: Thin the fruit to avoid biennial bearing.
The Goutte d’Or plum rounds off our selection with its exceptional qualities:
Nurseryman’s tip: Eat soon after picking to enjoy its full aroma.
| Variety | Harvest | Self-fertile |
|---|---|---|
| Datil | Mid-August | Yes |
| Reine-Claude Dorée | Mid-August | No |
| Mirabelle de Nancy | Late August | Yes |
| Quetsche d’Alsace | September | Yes |
| Prune d’Ente | Late August | No |
| Golden Japan | Mid-July | No |
| Stanley | Mid-September | Yes |
| Reine-Claude d’Oullins | Late July | Yes |
| Reine-Claude de Bavay | Early September | No |
| Goutte d’Or | Mid-September | No |
| Variety | Resistance | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Datil | ★★★★★ | All-round |
| Reine-Claude Dorée | ★★★☆☆ | Dessert |
| Mirabelle de Nancy | ★★★★☆ | Baking |
| Quetsche d’Alsace | ★★★★★ | Baking |
| Prune d’Ente | ★★★★☆ | Prunes |
| Golden Japan | ★★★★☆ | Dessert |
| Stanley | ★★★★★ | All-round |
| Reine-Claude d’Oullins | ★★★★☆ | Dessert |
| Reine-Claude de Bavay | ★★★★☆ | Dessert/Preserves |
| Goutte d’Or | ★★★☆☆ | Dessert |
Rich in natural flavour, organic plums offer an exceptional range of tastes for cooking. Each variety in our collection of organic plum trees has its own culinary qualities.
In organic growing, prevention is the key to a healthy orchard. Our experience as specialist organic nurserymen lets us share the best practices for keeping your plum trees healthy.
| Season | Preventive actions | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Pruning, clean-up, winter treatment | General health |
| Spring | Blossom protection, natural stimulants | Brown rot, aphids |
| Summer | Fruit thinning, monitoring | Plum moth, rust |
| Autumn | Clean-up, strengthening | Post-harvest condition |
Note: even in organic growing, use treatments only as a last resort. Prevention remains the best protection.
Growing plum trees organically calls for a holistic, well-thought-out approach. Our experience as a specialist organic nursery lets us share the best practices for a successful natural orchard.
For detailed planting advice, see our guide How to plant a fruit tree.
Discover our detailed techniques in our pruning guide.
| Period | Type of input | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Mature compost | 3-5 kg/tree |
| Spring | Nettle tea | Diluted 1:10 |
| Summer | Ramial chipped wood | 5 cm layer |
Converting to organic requires:
5% from €150 • 10% from €300
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