Plum (Prunus domestica) JUNA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Juna'

New very early self-fertile variety with fantastic taste.

'Juna' is a new very early plum variety valued for its reliable yield and fantastic sweet taste. It ripens as early as the beginning to mid-July. It is self-fertile and, thanks to its disease resistance, suitable for organic growing without chemical sprays.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening (early to mid-July).
• Self-fertility and high, regular yield.
• Fantastic, sweet, and aromatic taste.
• Stone separates very well from the flesh.
• Resistant variety (suitable for organic farming).

Origin and Registration

• Origin: New variety (breeder details not specified).

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong, easy to shape.
• Yield: High and regular. Fruit thinning is recommended.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Smaller to medium size (35 – 45 g).
• Shape and Color: Elongated. Skin dark blue to purple.
• Flesh: Light yellow to yellow-green, firm, juicy. Separates very well from the stone.
• Taste: Aromatic, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio, excellent.
• Usage: Fresh consumption (early variety), processing.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Good disease resistance.
• Requirements: Fertile, moderately moist, and well-drained soil. Sunny and warm location.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile (does not require a pollinator).
• Pruning: Requires planting pruning in March and maintenance pruning.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early, early to mid-July.