Plums
李子 · plum
Plums in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
USAChileSouth AfricaAustralia
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Skip this month (4)
US
USACalifornia
Off seasonBlack Amber, Angeleno, Pluots
Not shipping now
Jun–Sep, including pluots (plum-apricot crosses).
CL
ChileO'Higgins, Maule
Off seasonAngeleno, Larry Anne
Not shipping now
Dec–Mar. The main Southern supply.
ZA
South AfricaWestern Cape
Off seasonSapphire, African Delight
Not shipping now
Dec–Apr, with sweet red-fleshed varieties.
AU
AustraliaVictoria, NSW
Off seasonBlood plums, Angeleno
Not shipping now
Dec–Mar, around Christmas.
How to pick at the shelf
- FeelA slight give at the tip. Rock-hard plums won't sweeten much.
- BloomA dusty white bloom is natural and a sign of freshness.
- AvoidWrinkled skin, splits or leaking juice.
At home
KeepCounter, then fridge
LastsRipen 1–3 days, then 3–5 days
Ripen in a paper bag on the counter, then chill.
Brand or variety on the label
Buying tips (2)
- Two windows: US plums Jun–Sep, Southern plums Dec–Mar.
- Nectarines are listed under Peaches.
Common questions
- When is plums season in Singapore?
- USA: Jun–Aug; Chile: Dec–Mar; South Africa: Dec–Mar; Australia: Dec–Feb. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's plums is best in October?
- Plums is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe plums?
- Feel: A slight give at the tip. Rock-hard plums won't sweeten much. Bloom: A dusty white bloom is natural and a sign of freshness. Avoid: Wrinkled skin, splits or leaking juice.
- How should I store plums?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 1–3 days, then 3–5 days. Ripen in a paper bag on the counter, then chill.