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Prunus domestica subsp. italica

Renaissance plum

Common names: Ringlotte plum, Reineclaude plum

Renaissance plum

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Description

The Renaissance plum is a round, usually greenish‑yellow table plum with exceptionally juicy, honey‑sweet flesh, many consider it the finest of all plums. Varieties such as 'Große Grüne Reneklode' often require a pollinator. It is well suited for fresh consumption and for making compote.

Care instructions

Plant the Renaissance plum in a sunny, warm, wind‑protected spot with deep, humus‑rich soil. It is sensitive to drought, water regularly during the growing years and while the fruit is filling. Prune lightly and only after harvest. For self‑sterile varieties, plant a second plum nearby. Harvest fully ripe fruit from August to September.

Soil & site

Soil pH

4.0pH 6–7.58.0

Soil type

loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, lime-loving, nutrient-rich

LightFull sun
Hours of sunat least 6 h a day
HardinessHardy
Water needMedium

Feeding

Medium feeder

Months

Mar–Apr

Pruning

MonthsJul–Sep
SeasonSummer (after harvest)
Pruning typeMaintenance pruning

Propagation

Methods

  • Grafting
  • Cuttings

Companion planting

Good neighbors

amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)

You can plant garlic and chives under strawberries and roses; their scent repels aphids and other pests.

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Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed Culture Practice

Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.

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