Plum (Prunus domestica) ALEKSONA
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Plum (Prunus domestica) ALEKSONA
| Specifications | |
| Height at sale | 160cm |
| Pot | 5l |
| Rootstock | Prunus cerasifera var. caucasica |
| Ripening time | August |
| Estimated date of sale | May/June |
The standard delivery time for Austria is 2-5 working days.
We send goods on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, by agreement also Thursday or Friday.
We send goods on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, by agreement also Thursday or Friday.
Price
39,90€
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- Model: Prunus
Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Aleksona'
A Lithuanian variety with very large, attractive fruits and high yield.
'Aleksona' is a Lithuanian plum variety, valued for its very large fruits with a sweet, refreshing, and aromatic flavour. It is characterized by a high and annual yield, early entry into bearing, and good resistance. The tree is undemanding on soil and, thanks to its qualities, is a high-quality and productive variety.
Main advantages of the variety:
- Very large fruits (50 – 60 g).
- High and annual yield.
- Sweet, refreshing, aromatic flavour.
- Good frost and disease resistance.
- Undemanding on soil.
- The stone separates easily from the flesh.
Origin and Registration
- Country of origin: Lithuania
- Breeder: A. Lukoševičius
- Institution: Vytėnai Experimental Station of Horticulture
- Origin: Originated from the seed of a self-pollinated seedling in 1969.
- Registration: Included in the list of recommended varieties in Lithuania in 2001.
Variety Characteristics
Tree
- Growth: Medium-vigorous.
- Crown: Globular, medium density.
- Flowering: Mid-early.
- Pollination: It is partially self-fertile.
Fruit
- Size and weight: Very large, with a weight of 50 – 60 g.
- Shape and colour: Elliptical. Yellow, with an intense red to pink blush on the sunny side and a bluish waxy bloom.
- Flesh: Yellow, firm, moderately juicy.
- Flavour: Sweet, refreshing, aromatic.
- Stone: Medium-sized (1.8 g), easily separable from the flesh.
- Use: Versatile.
Resistance and Requirements
- Frost resistance: Good (tree and flower buds).
- Disease resistance: Resistant.
- Requirements: Undemanding on soil.
Cultivation Recommendations
- It is prone to overcropping, which can lead to branch breakage and smaller fruits if thinning is not performed.
- For a better yield, cross-pollination is suitable.
Harvest and Storage
- Harvest time: Late August.
- Yield: High and annual.
- Entry into bearing: 3rd to 4th year after planting.
- Transportability and storability: Medium. Lasts for about a week after harvest.
