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All About Plum
Latin name : Prunus domestica L
Differing in size, colour and taste there are hundreds of plum varieties. In general though the plum is divided into two categories: Japanese and European.
The European plum is bigger than the Japanese plum and is considered to have a sweeter taste. Japanese plums include the varieties greengage and Santa Rosa.
Fruit fact...
The dried plum, more commonly known as the prune is created by being exposed to an air tunnel that is heated by gas.
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Times of harvest
Northern Hemisphere
September, October, November
Southern Hemisphere
February
Significant countries of origin
China, U.S.A., Poland, Serbia, Germany, South Africa
