SANTA ROSA PLUM TREE - 9FS06-

Pollination
Some varieties of plum tree are self-sterile and therefore do not bear fruit or bear fruit poorly, unless cross-pollinated with a specific variety. Other varieties, however, are self-fertile and fruiting occurs regularly even if there is only one plum tree in the orchard. The ideal conditions for proper pollination are:

- take into account the prevailing wind in the case of anemophilous pollination (pollination by wind)

- in the case of entomophilous pollination (by pollinating insects), we recommend distances no greater than 20 meters

In turn, the pollinator needs the plant it has pollinated to bear fruit (except in cases where it is a self-fertile plant).

Planting Potted Plants
Potted fruit trees should be planted at the right depth, so that the grafting point is not buried and the upper part The root system should be located at ground level. Once the plants have been planted, it is advisable to compact the soil around them by mixing it with an organic fertilizer, creating a sort of basin. Wet the latter with about 20 liters of water so that the soil adheres to the root ball without leaving air bubbles. The recommended planting distances for fruit trees, i.e., apricots, cherries, chestnuts, quinces, figs, apples, walnuts, pears, peaches, and plums, are: 4.50/5.00 m between plants along the rows, 5.50/6.00 m between rows. These distances can be significantly reduced in the case of apple, pear, and other dwarf fruit trees or those grafted onto less vigorous rootstocks.
Planting Periods
It is best to plant fruit trees in late autumn, that is, in the months of November and December (before the frost), although planting later in the winter is also possible if the ground is not frozen. Another good time for planting is February-March, or at the latest until mid-April. Only if the plants were previously grown in pots can planting be carried out in the following months, with due caution and keeping the root ball intact. Fruit trees grow well in well-fertile, deep, and permeable soil. If, however, the soil is very clayey and rather compact, it is advisable to provide deep drainage.
NB . The ripening times of all fruit plants can be early or late even by a week or more, depending on the exposure and the climate.