Plum trees in the garden are particularly popular with those with a sweet tooth. You can eat plums straight from the tree, but nuts can also be used to make delicious cakes, wonderful compotes or jams. Plums are always a hit. But how do you get a high yield from plums?
Thinning is the magic word
So that you can harvest plenty, you should thin out the plums in good time. This means that fruit is picked and thrown away when it is not yet ripe. A lot of people might not be able to do that, but you should, because this measure ensures that the plums get bigger and the quality is much better.
When the plums or damsons have reached a size of approx. 1.5 centimetres, you should pluck off the fruit, but only those that are easy to remove. Don't wait for the tree to drop the first fruit itself. That would already be too late.
Here's how!
Hold the tip of the branch with one hand and run your other hand through the fruit. Throw the plums that are easy to remove on the compost, and the rest will develop into strong and tasty fruits.