Plum 'Hermani'

'Hermani' is a highly esteemed early-season plum that is gaining popularity in the UK for its exceptional flavour and early ripening habit. Usually ready for harvest in mid to late July, it provides one of the first tastes of the plum season. The fruit is medium-sized, round-oval, with a beautiful dark blue to purple skin. The flesh is yellow, firm, and easily detaches from the stone, making it a pleasure to eat fresh. Its taste is remarkably sweet for such an early variety, with a rich depth of flavour often compared to the best mid-season plums. The tree is self-fertile and has a moderately vigorous, upright growth habit that is easy to manage with annual pruning. It is also noted for its good resistance to disease and its ability to crop heavily even on young trees. Because it flowers early, a sheltered site is recommended to protect the blossom from late frosts, ensuring a successful and early harvest of delicious dessert plums.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Mar, Apr.