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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.
