When are plums in season?

As the weather continues to warm up across the country, ripe fruits and veggies are finally making their springtime debuts. In season May through early October, plums are relatives of the peach, nectarine, and almond, and in some parts of the country, the first plums are just coming into season. read more

The main plum season for the most widely sold varieties is summer, with August being the peak period for them in the UK, and autumn, in general, in Australia. Categories of plum trees are usually narrowed down to six varieties: Japanese, American, Damson, Ornamental, Wild, and European or garden plums. read more

1 pound fresh plums = 6 to 8 whole plums = 2 ½ cups sliced = 2 cups cooked Shopping Tip: Choose plums that are shiny, plump, and firm to the touch. Avoid moldy, soft, bruised or those with broken skin. read more

They ship plums all over the country, so there is a good chance you are finding California plums in your grocery store. The California plums start to ripen usually in late May. The season goes until around the start of September. read more