Plum (Prunus domestica) HAROMA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Haroma®'

New self-fertile variety with excellent aromatic taste and high resistance.

'Haroma®' is a modern German plum variety that has gained a reputation as one of the best varieties for organic growing. Thanks to its resistance to Sharka and high resistance to fungal diseases (Monilinia, rust), it can be grown without chemical sprays. It stands out for its firm, juicy, and exceptionally aromatic flesh with high sugar content.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Resistance to Sharka, Monilinia, and rust (suitable for BIO cultivation).
• Excellent, highly aromatic taste (sugar content 22.0°+ Brix).
• Self-fertility and high, regular yield.
• Fruits do not lose quality long after harvest (long shelf life).
• High frost resistance (flowers and wood).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Germany
• Registration: Modern licensed variety.

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong to strong, crown shapes well.
• Yield: Very early onset (already in the 2nd year), yields are high, regular, and stable.
• Flowering: Flowers are resistant to frost.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium size (35 – 45 g).
• Shape and Color: Elongated. Skin dark blue to purple.
• Flesh: Firm, juicy, easily separates from the stone.
• Taste: Excellently aromatic, excellent, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio.
• Usage: Versatile – fresh consumption, distillation (high sugar), compotes, jams. Fruits do not spoil quickly.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Highly resistant to Sharka, Monilinia, rust, and wood diseases. Frost hardy. Ideal for organic gardens.
• Requirements: Warm, sheltered location, medium-heavy, nutritious soil.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-fertile (does not require a pollinator).
• Pruning: Planting pruning in March is recommended to establish the crown.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late, mid-September.
• Storage: Very good, fruits remain high quality for a long time.