DAMSON Seeds for Gardening - High-Quality Seeds for Your Garden

Key Features:

• Traditional Heirloom Variety: Trusted for generations, producing flavorful, deep-purple Damson plums.

• Compact & Productive Trees: Ideal for home gardens, patios, and small orchards.

• Rich, Tart-Sweet Flavor: Perfect for jams, jellies, and baking with a strong, aromatic taste.

• Cold Hardy & Disease Resistant: Thrives in temperate climates and withstands frost.

• High Germination Rate: Quality-tested, non-GMO seeds for consistent growth.

• Long-Lived Trees: Durable trees that produce for years with proper care.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects during flowering.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

• Common Name (US): Damson Plum

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree

• Seed Type: Heirloom / Non-GMO / Untreated

• Fruit Color: Deep purple to blue-black

• Flesh Texture: Firm and juicy with tart-sweet flavor

• Mature Tree Height: 10–15 feet

• Spread: 10–12 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright and compact

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy soil rich in organic matter

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Requirements: Moderate; consistent moisture during fruiting

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (requires cold stratification)

• Maturity Time: 3–5 years from planting

• Pollination: Self-fertile, but improved yield with cross-pollination

• Maintenance Level: Moderate

Planting Guide:

Stratification (Pre-Germination):

• Place seeds in moist sand and refrigerate for 8–12 weeks to simulate winter dormancy.

Sowing:

• After stratification, sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-drained potting soil.

Light & Temperature:

• Keep in a warm, bright area (65–75°F) for germination.

Transplanting:

• Once seedlings are 4–6 inches tall, transplant outdoors in spring after the last frost.

Spacing:

• Space trees 10–15 feet apart for healthy root development.

Watering:

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development.

Pruning:

• Prune annually to shape the canopy and encourage air circulation.

Harvesting:

• Harvest fully ripe fruits in late summer when they are deep purple and slightly soft to the touch.