EVRIDICA

Evridica is a plum grown on the Evrika 99 rootstock, which is a relatively new clonal rootstock specifically created for stone fruits, including plums, apricots, and peaches. This rootstock is distinguished by high resistance to drought and heat, which is particularly important given the abnormally high temperatures of recent years. Thanks to this rootstock, seedlings establish significantly better than on standard rootstocks, tree yield increases twofold, and fruits become larger and acquire a more saturated coloration. Trees have uniform height, which facilitates care and harvest collection. The rootstock is also resistant to heavy and waterlogged soils, lime excess, bacterial canker, root rot, and nematodes, and the root system has good winter hardiness and does not form root suckers.

The Evridica plum variety belongs to diploid varieties of American selection, characterized by a mid-late ripening period and a strong-growing tree with a vertical, sparse crown. Fruits are large, round-heart-shaped, weighing about 85-100 grams, dark red or dark purple with intense coloration. The flesh is yellow, dense, very juicy, sweet or sweet-and-sour, with a pleasant aroma. The pit separates well from the flesh, making the fruits convenient for consumption and processing.

The variety is not self-fertile; for pollination, the presence of other diploid plums that serve as good pollinators is required. The tree begins to bear fruit in the 3rd-4th year after planting, characterized by early fruiting and high, regular yield. Due to the combination of a resilient rootstock and quality variety characteristics, Evridica is a promising choice for cultivation in arid and hot climates, as well as on soils with increased humidity and lime content.