Mattie B
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 2:59:13 PM
Holy Crap these things are FANTASTIC!!!

I highly suggest giving them a shot.

Ram27
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:43:06 PM
Ok

Pluot ( / ˈ p l uː ɒ t is a tradename for some of the complex cross hybrids of plum and apricot, some of the hybrids that are also called interspecific or IS plums. Pluots …

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mikey1597
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 3:48:11 PM
I see them a lot at our grocery store but have never thought of picking any up, till now.
teedubbya
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:07:45 PM

Holy Crap these things are FANTASTIC!!!

I highly suggest giving them a shot.

Mattie B wrote:

ffffffaaaagggggggg

Mattie B
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 4:32:11 PM
Sorry Ram. I thought most folks knew about these. I've never tried them and didn't want to insult others with a definition.

Call me a fffaaaagggg TW, I don't mind. I love some fruit!

Mattie B
Thursday, September 29, 2011 12:58:13 PM
Some of you green thumb guys help me out. I want to plant some of these. Should I start them in the Spring.

I know very little about fruit trees

lou2row
Thursday, September 29, 2011 1:59:24 PM
With hybridized fruit, the seed either won't grow (sterile), or it will have the characteristics of one of the parents. That is what happens if you harvest seeds from vegetables anyways.
Mrs.Tank
Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:46:30 PM
Tank fell in love with kumquats a few years ago... For his birthday/fathers day, I found a nursery that sent me a tree. it was only about 15" high, and we have been growing it since. Currently, it is about 4 feet high, and has yet to bear any fruit. We keep hoping.

Ragin' Cajun
Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:47:21 PM
Mattie, Lou is right, you will not want to plant a seed. You will need to purchase the plant from a nursery and pay close attention to the chill hour requirement. Also, there are over a handful of pluot varieties.
Ragin' Cajun
Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:50:29 PM
I stand corrected. Apparently the pluots from seed have been successful, but do pay attention to chill hours and required pollenizers.
fishinguitarman
Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:06:44 PM
I not a fruity guy like Mattie, but these really are good!
lou2row
Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:25:08 PM

Tank fell in love with kumquats a few years ago... For his birthday/fathers day, I found a nursery that sent me a tree. it was only about 15" high, and we have been growing it since. Currently, it is about 4 feet high, and has yet to bear any fruit. We keep hoping.

Mrs.Tank wrote:

Do kumquats need a pollinator? Several fruit trees will not fruit if not near another type of same fruit. Many cherry and plums need different varieties to produce.

Matty, if they will grow, check to see if you will need to plant two close by for same reason, or if one of the parents need to be planted to pollinate.

lou2row
Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:27:04 PM
You also may want to check on root grafting. All the fruit trees I have bought have obvious signs of being grafted. That way it has the growth and hardiness of a certain variety, and the production of a more prolific or flavorful type.
stogiemonger
Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:43:16 PM
Are these a different name for the plumcotts being marketed as well? Those Plumcotts Rock!
8trackdisco
Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:50:57 PM

Holy Crap these things are FANTASTIC!!!

I highly suggest giving them a shot.

Mattie B wrote:

The chubby gay redneck misspelled "Pilots".

Mrs.Tank
Thursday, September 29, 2011 9:52:43 PM

Do kumquats need a pollinator? Several fruit trees will not fruit if not near another type of same fruit. Many cherry and plums need different varieties to produce.

Matty, if they will grow, check to see if you will need to plant two close by for same reason, or if one of the parents need to be planted to pollinate.

lou2row wrote:

it's still too young anyway. I think we have another year or two.

Mattie B
Friday, September 30, 2011 5:10:07 PM
Thanks 8. I've missed you!
apachelm
Monday, October 3, 2011 2:00:50 PM

Some of you green thumb guys help me out. I want to plant some of these. Should I start them in the Spring.

I know very little about fruit trees

Mattie B wrote:

http://tinyurl.com/3pt5s67 

Best time to plant a stone fruit tree (or any deciduous tree for that matter) is during the dormant season. Say Dec.-Feb. and transporting them are easier and lighter w/o the weight of soil. But they can be planted successfully anytime of the year.