Plum is a deciduous tree that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Plum is a valuable fruit crop that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
The plum tree grows in a variety of climate zones, but it grows best in temperate regions.

1. Variety selection
When choosing a plum variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit tree, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some plum varieties can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
- Self-fertility. Most plum varieties are self-sterile, so to pollinate them it is necessary to plant other plum varieties next to them.

2. Soil preparation
Plum is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting plums must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.

3. Landing
Plum seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.

4. Plant care
Plum is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Plum is a moisture-loving plant, so it is necessary to water the plants regularly during the growing season. Water the plants 2-3 times a week, using 10-15 liters of water per 1 m².
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the plum crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Plum is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.

5. Harvest
The plum begins to bear fruit 3-5 years after planting. Plum fruits ripen in July-August. The ripening of plum fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Plum fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.

6. Diseases and pests
Plum is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab

Plum is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Plum moth
- Plum mite

Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, plums can be grown as seedlings. Plum seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of plums, you can grow them next to other crops that repel pests.

Notes
- To grow plums in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect plums from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good plum harvest, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.