DibbleGrowing plum trees: from seed to harvest
Plant a bare-root tree in early spring. Some plums need a pollination partner, check your variety. Fruit follows in a few seasons.
Planting dates for plum trees by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | April 24 | September 11 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 19 | September 6 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 9 | August 27 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | March 31 | August 18 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 20 | August 7 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 7 | July 25 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 8 | June 28 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 10 | May 30 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 11 | April 30 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
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Questions
When should I plant plum trees?
It depends on your zone. Plum is a hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow plum trees?
About 140 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 30 days after that.
What grows well with plum trees?
Good companions include Garlic.
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