Plum (Prunus domestica) HAGANTA

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Haganta'

Late German variety with large fruits and high yield.

'Haganta' is a high-quality German plum variety created by crossing 'Cacanska Najbolja' and 'Valor'. It is popular for its large to very large fruits, high yield, and early bearing onset. The fruits have an excellent harmonious taste, easily separable stone, and are versatile in use.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Large to very large fruits (50 – 80 g).
• High and regular yield.
• Excellent harmonious taste and distinct aroma.
• Easily separable stone and firm flesh.
• Tolerant to Sharka.

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Germany
• Parentage: 'Cacanska Najbolja' × 'Valor'

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium strong, semi-upright, airy crown.
• Yield: Early onset, yields are large and regular.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Large to very large (50 – 80 g).
• Shape and Color: Elongated to oval. Skin purple-blue to dark blue with bloom.
• Flesh: Yellow-green to golden-yellow, firm, fibrous, very juicy. Separates well from the stone.
• Taste: Excellent, sweet, harmonious, with a balanced sugar-acid ratio.
• Usage: Fresh consumption, canning, distillation (high sugar content), transport.

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Tolerant to Sharka. Undemanding regarding location or soil.
• Transport: Fruits tolerate transport well due to firm consistency.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Partially self-fertile. For higher yields, pollinators are recommended (e.g., 'Cacanska lepotica', 'Hanita', 'Jojo', 'Katinka', 'Stanley').
• Pruning: Requires planting and maintenance pruning.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Late, late September to early October (Sep 21 - Oct 7).
• Storage: Good.