Path to the Plate: Plums and other Stone Fruit

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
September 6, 2024
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Overview

This guide on Plums and Other Stone Fruits is part of a series about fruits and vegetables. It includes tips on how to grow, store, and cook them.

Publication Information

Stone fruits, also called drupes, have a juicy outer layer with a hard pit inside, known as the 'stone.'

  • Examples of stone fruits include: Almonds
  • Apricots
  • Cherries
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Hybrids of these fruits

Who is this for?

  • This factsheet is for gardeners who want to learn how to take care of stone fruit trees.
  • It also includes two recipes that use these fruits.

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