Plum Empress is a variety valued for its large, juicy fruits with a rich purple-blue color and tender meaty pulp. The versatility of the variety makes it possible to use the fruits both fresh and for various preparations.
Benefits
plums Empress:
Large and sweet fruits (up to 80 g);
Juicy flesh with a pleasant aroma;
High yield stability;
Suitable for fresh consumption and cooking;
Good appearance of fruits;
The bone is easily separated;
Stores well after harvesting;
High yield;
Resistance to fruit cracking;
Excellent transportability.
Empress plum selection
The variety was bred in the USA, is characterized by high yield and stability.
Basic information about the Empress plum variety
The main feature of the Empress plum: large, sweet fruits with a wonderful taste and aroma.
The height of an adult Empress plum tree: reaches 3-4 m.
Place for planting Empress plum seedlings: grows best in sunny areas with well-drained, fertile soil, protected from cold winds.
Planting scheme of Empress plum seedlings: 3x3 m, 4x4 m, 4x2 m.
The size of the planting pit for Empress plum seedlings: should be sufficient to accommodate the root system of the plants — 60x60x60 cm.
Fruiting of the Empress plum: begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.
Pollination of the Empress plum: needs pollinators, the best varieties for this are Amers, Anna Shpet, Stanley and President.
Ripening of the Empress plum: the fruits ripen during the 2nd-3rd decade of September.
Yield of Empress plum: up to 50 kg from an adult tree.
Empress plum fruits: large, round, dark purple, weighing up to 80 g.
Frost resistance of Empress plum: medium frost resistance, withstands mild winters.
Drought resistance of the Empress plum: high drought resistance due to a well-developed root system.
Immunity to diseases of Empress plum: high resistance to major diseases.
Recommendations for planting Empress plum seedlings
Choose well-drained, fertile soil;
Choose a sunny place protected from strong winds so that the plant receives enough sunlight;
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Dig a 60x60x60 cm hole to provide enough space for the root system;
Place a drainage layer of gravel or crushed brick at the bottom of the pit, then add compost or humus to improve soil fertility;
Set the seedling so that the root neck is at the level of the soil, cover the roots with the prepared soil mixture, compacting the soil around the root system;
After planting, water the seedling abundantly (3-4 buckets of water), form a watering hole and mulch the circle near the trunk to preserve moisture;
During the first year, water the seedling regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure optimal conditions for rooting and growth.
IMPORTANT: In no case should you plant roots on organic fertilizer. The roots can "catch fire".
How to
buy saplings Empress plums in the online store "Garden Paradise"
You can buy high-quality saplings of the Empres plum variety at a low price by placing an order on the website https://sadovyy-ray.uno/sadzhantsi-slyvy-empres-2-richnyi/ or by calling the phone. Free gardener consultation before purchase. We pay great attention to the packaging of seedlings before sending them by carriers. In order to ensure that the root part of plants does not dry out during the transportation of goods, our engineers have developed equipment and technology for packing the root part of plants. Thanks to this technology, seedlings are well preserved during parcel transportation.
Packaging process: The roots of seedlings are treated with a specially prepared solution, the so-called "bovtanka", then they are sprinkled with wet sawdust and wrapped in stretch film.
Characteristics
Seedling characteristics
Recommended planting time March-June; September-December
Seedling height 160 cm
Seedling type Plum
Country of manufactureUkraine
Features of the plant
A feature of the variety Mid-late
SortEmpress
Fruit color Blue
Leaf color is green.
September ripening period (2-3 decades)
Packaging and Shipping
ActualityPre-order
Warranty 14 days
DeliveryNova Poshta; Ukrposhta
Parcel pickup period: February-May; September-December
Packaging Stretch film; Box