Plum (Prunus salicina) EXTRATIMPURIU

Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina) 'Extratimpuriu'

Very early Japanese variety with large red fruits and drought resistance.

'Extratimpuriu' (translated as "Extra Early") is an interesting Japanese plum variety of unknown origin. As its name suggests, it is valued for its very early ripening. It produces large, attractive red fruits with firm flesh. It is also suitable for drier areas but requires a pollinator.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening.
• Large fruits (over 80 g) with intense red skin.
• Good drought resistance.
• Stone separates well from the flesh.
• Early bearing onset (3rd year).

Origin and Registration

• Origin: Further information on origin and breeding is not specified.
• Meaning of name: "Extra Early" or "Very Early"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong, medium wide crown.
• Bearing: Starts bearing in the 3rd year after planting.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large, over 80 g.
• Skin: Intense red with a strong waxy bloom.
• Flesh: Yellow, firm.
• Taste: Pleasant.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Primarily for fresh consumption.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has good drought resistance.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile (androsterile). Pollen is sterile, so it absolutely requires a pollinator and cannot pollinate other varieties itself.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Very early variety.