Q1: Is cold stratification required for plum seeds?
A1: Yes. Plum seeds have hard shells and deep dormancy; low-temperature wet sand stratification is a necessary step to greatly improve the germination rate.
Q2: How many years do seed-grown plum trees bear fruits?
A2: Seed seedlings generally produce fruits in the 3rd to 5th year, grafted plum saplings can bear fruits much earlier.
Q3: Can plum trees grow in shaded environments?
A3: Full sunlight is required all year round. Insufficient light leads to sparse flowering, low fruit yield and poor fruit quality.
Q4: What is the biggest taboo for plum cultivation?
A4: Long-term soil waterlogging easily causes irreversible root rot; late spring frost may injure flower buds and reduce annual output.
Q5: Suitable for beginner gardeners?
A5: Operable for novices. The key points are completing low-temperature stratification before sowing and ensuring well-drained planting soil.
