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Van der Merwe Prune

Fruit characteristics 

Use:  Fresh, dried, juiced

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Weight:  ~ 40g

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Production / yield:  Well

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Food quality:  outstanding

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Harvest: January

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Appearance: An elongated, purple skin, yellow flesh prune

Flower features 

Pollen Compatibility :  Self-compatible ​

Full bloom:   September

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Pollinators:  -

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van der merwe

Additional information:

  • currently the most popular commercial variety of prunes in South Africa

Tree features 

Vigor: Strong

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Growth habit: Half upright​

Refrigeration requirements:  Medium

Notes: Poor storage capacity

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