Frontier Plum

Frontier Plum is a variety of blood plum that is sweet to eat. They are deep red to purple in color and there is no tartness in the skin. The plum is a heart shape with a lighter red-colored pulp. Frontier can be very sweet when picked ripe and is good for eating out of hand.

Box Size – 3 kg approx

25 to 35 pieces per box

We pick the plums only when completely ripe, yet firm enough to last the journey to your house.

Exterior: Brilliant red to deep purple-black.

Interior: Heart-shaped with a lighter red colored flesh.

Experience: Sweet and juicy without any tartness in the skin.

fun facts

Plums are the second most cultivated fruit in the world.
In Japan, February is the month for plums; there are plum blossoms everywhere.
Plum trees are grown on every continent except Antarctica.
The Chinese believe plums symbolize good fortune.

storage

Store plums at room temperature to ripen. Check frequently because they are extremely perishable.
A ripe fruit will yield when pressed gently.
To speed up the ripening process, place plums in a paper bag and store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
Storing ripe plums in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer will prolong their eating life — they should keep for 3 to 5 days.

nutritional value

Plums only have 46 calories per 100 g, contain no saturated fats and are full of minerals and vitamins.
Plums help increase the absorption of iron into the body, which may be due to the fact that they are a good source of vitamin C.
They are also a good source of vitamin K, copper, dietary fiber and potassium.
A medium fresh plum contains 113 mg of potassium that helps manage high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.
Plums have a low glycaemic index so eating plums can help you control your blood sugar and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Frontier Plum starts ripening by mid-June and lasts until the first week of July