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Dittisham Ploughman
An old local variety from Devon best as a culinary plum but also a reasonable dessert plum
Origin: Devon UK,
Pollination: Dittisham Ploughman is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.
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History and description of Dittisham Ploughman
A local variety originally grown in Dittisham in the Dart Valley, Devon, UK. It probably arose from a seedling found in the area. The trees were traditionally raised from suckers.
Medium-large sized, oval-oblong, red fruit not unlike a roundish Victoria. Juicy flesh with a fair flavour and free stone. Makes excellent jam.
Characteristics of Dittisham Ploughman plum and gage trees