Juicy, sweet-tart plums and their hybrids (plumcots, pluots, and apriums) will help keep you healthy and hydrated all June.
Plum Particulars
It’s a Plum Party: Plums have thin skin that comes in a rainbow of colors, including red, purple, yellow, black, and green. Their insides are a surprise, too: They could be pale yellow, purple-red, or any color in between.
Find Your Perfect Plum: Most plums are round, but some can be oblong or egg-shaped.
A Juicy Surprise in Every Bite: Some plums are candy-sweet while others are tart enough to make your mouth pucker. Every variety has its own unique taste!
Perfectly Picked: Different plum varieties ripen at different times, but plum season peaks from June to November in California.
Deeper Into Plums
Meet a Plum Farmer: Family Tree Farms
At Family Tree Farms in Reedley, California, three generations of family farmers grow stone fruits, berries, and Satsuma mandarins. Their delicious plums are actually plumcots—sweet plum-apricot hybrids!
Where to Find Family Tree Farms
Plum Yums
Plums are a healthy summer snack, full of Vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. Try the snack ideas below to keep your belly happy and illness away!
Simple Plum Snack Ideas
Grab-and-Go Plums: A whole plum is a great grab-and-go snack. Eat it like an apple and spit out the pit!
Refreshing Plum Pops: Like most fruits, plums make tasty popsicles. Blend pitted plums with orange juice and honey, then freeze the mix in popsicle molds.
Plum Dippers: Slice plums into wedges and dip them in yogurt for a healthy snack break. Or, freeze the dipped slices for a pop-in-your-mouth snack.
Savory Plum Wraps: Sweet-tart plum slices pair nicely with turkey and cheese. Wrap all three in a tortilla with your favorite lettuce.
Contact Us
For more info on The FruitGuys Farm-to-School Program, contact Carol Stewart at carol@fruitguys.com
For general info, School Bulletin suggestions, or questions about your Nutrition Education materials, contact The School Team at schools@fruitguys.com
