Plum Primorochka

The Plum 'Primorochka' was bred by breeder Lyudmila Setkova at the Primorsky Fruit and Berry Experimental Station. This variety is distinguished by its early ripening period and high winter hardiness, making it particularly valuable for cultivation in monsoon climates. The tree is medium-sized, reaching a height of 2.5–3 meters by seven years, with a crown of medium density and a slightly spreading shape. One of the characteristic features of the variety is the purple-red leaves, which retain their color throughout the entire growing season, as well as straight dark-red shoots and pressed conical buds.

The fruits of Primorochka are oval in shape, of medium size—about 22 grams, with a maximum weight of up to 25 grams. They have a dark-red color with a dark-red skin, covered with a weak waxy bloom. The flesh of the fruits is dark-red, juicy, with a sour-sweet taste and liquid consistency. The stone is of medium size, semi-detached from the flesh. The fruits are of universal purpose: they are excellent for both fresh consumption and processing. The taste rating of fresh fruits is 4.5 points, and of compotes is 5 points.

The variety is characterized by high resistance to fungal diseases, such as moniliosis and clasterosporiosis, as well as low susceptibility to plum moth and aphids. Crop losses from diseases are minimal, which significantly increases its yield—on average 9.6 tons per hectare or about 14.5 kg per tree. The sugar content in the fruits is 11.5%, acids—1.4%, carotene—0.8 mg per 100 grams, vitamin C—9.8 mg. Thanks to these qualities and high adaptation to climatic conditions, the variety 'Primorochka' is recommended for cultivation in both industrial and amateur gardens, using the Amur plum as a rootstock.