Plum
The plum (Prunus domestica) is a fruit crop well adapted to temperate climates, appreciated for its varietal diversity and fruit quality. It requires cold winters to meet its chilling requirement and mild springs for good flowering and fruit set; its shallow root system is sensitive to waterlogging. Flowering is early and abundant and may be damaged by frost. Cross-pollination, even in self-fertile cultivars, improves fruit set. The fruits, rich in sugars and antioxidants, require balanced nutrition with particular attention to calcium, potassium, and micronutrients.
Flowering and fruit set for plums
Flowering and fruit set in plum are particularly delicate and decisive stages for the productive success of the crop. To ensure vital flower development and regular fruit set, it is essential to protect the plant from environmental stress, such as temperature fluctuations, dry wind, or nutritional imbalances, which can reduce fertility and reduce the effectiveness of fruit set. At this critical stage, the use of
FOLICIST® is particularly recommended: its targeted action helps maintain the plant’s water and hormonal balance, protecting floral tissues and improving pollen functionality, with positive effects on flower fertility and fruit set consistency.
FOLICIST® is particularly recommended: its targeted action helps maintain the plant’s water and hormonal balance, protecting floral tissues and improving pollen functionality, with positive effects on flower fertility and fruit set consistency.
Fruit sizing for plums
During the phase of cell division and cell expansion in developing fruits, it is essential to pay attention to nutritional deficiencies, physiological imbalances, or unfavorable environmental conditions in order to limit stress that may compromise final fruit size.
To effectively support the plant, the use of KRISS® or KRISS® BIOLOGICO (authorized for organic farming) is recommended. KRISS® or KRISS® BIOLOGICO stimulate cell division and elongation processes, enhance nutrient assimilation, and improve metabolic activity during fruit development.
To effectively support the plant, the use of KRISS® or KRISS® BIOLOGICO (authorized for organic farming) is recommended. KRISS® or KRISS® BIOLOGICO stimulate cell division and elongation processes, enhance nutrient assimilation, and improve metabolic activity during fruit development.
Environmental stress for plums
In plum, the ability to withstand environmental stress is crucial for maintaining proper plant development and ensuring production quality. Events such as temperature fluctuations, excess or insufficient water, dry winds, or high solar radiation can disrupt the plant’s physiological balance, negatively affecting flowering, fruit set, and fruit growth.
FYLLOTON® supports recovery from abiotic stress by rapidly restoring metabolic balance. Its components help reduce oxidative damage to cell membranes, improving tissue stability and functionality. Application of FYLLOTON® supports vegetative growth and contributes to improved yield and fruit quality.
FYLLOTON® supports recovery from abiotic stress by rapidly restoring metabolic balance. Its components help reduce oxidative damage to cell membranes, improving tissue stability and functionality. Application of FYLLOTON® supports vegetative growth and contributes to improved yield and fruit quality.
Fruit coloring for plums
In plum, achieving intense and uniform fruit coloration is essential to meet market demands and enhance product value. However, factors such as high temperatures, low day–night temperature variation, or excessive vegetative vigor can limit the synthesis of pigments responsible for the characteristic peel tones.
To improve this qualitative aspect, the use of SUNRED® is effective: it acts specifically on color development and brix level without accelerating internal ripening, ensuring more attractive fruits while preserving shelf life.
To improve this qualitative aspect, the use of SUNRED® is effective: it acts specifically on color development and brix level without accelerating internal ripening, ensuring more attractive fruits while preserving shelf life.
Tissues strengthening for plums
During active growth stages, it is important to improve tissue resistance and therefore strengthen cellular structure, reducing the plant’s susceptibility to mechanical damage or pathogens.
During these stages, the use of PROTAMIN® Cu 62 is recommended. Its formulation promotes tissue lignification, strengthens cell walls, and stimulates the plant’s natural defenses. Incorporating PROTAMIN® Cu 62 into plum management strategies contributes to a stronger, more functional plant structure, improving resistance to abiotic stress and reinforcing tissues.
During these stages, the use of PROTAMIN® Cu 62 is recommended. Its formulation promotes tissue lignification, strengthens cell walls, and stimulates the plant’s natural defenses. Incorporating PROTAMIN® Cu 62 into plum management strategies contributes to a stronger, more functional plant structure, improving resistance to abiotic stress and reinforcing tissues.
