Plumcot / Pluot
Plums · 李子
Plumcot / Pluot in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Best option: USA, from storage or late season.
Plum-apricot crosses, sweeter and smoother than plums.
- Look for
- Speckled or mottled skin in red, purple or yellow.
- Best for
- Snacking, a treat
USAChile
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (1)
US
USACalifornia
StoredPlumcot / Pluot grown in USA
About 4 months since harvest
Skip this month (1)
CL
ChileO'Higgins, Maule
Off seasonPlumcot / Pluot grown in Chile
Not shipping now
Other plums varieties
Common questions
- When is Plumcot / Pluot plums in season in Singapore?
- USA: Jun–Aug; Chile: Dec–Feb. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Plumcot / Pluot is best in October?
- Only stored fruit is available: USA.
- 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.