Siberian plum (Prunus x hybrid) KOMETA POZDNAYA

Self-fertile Siberian plum intended mainly for northern growing areas with cold winters and unsettled spring weather. Very valuable for excellent taste, adaptability, rich yields and high resistance to disease and frost. An interspecific hybrid of Cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera), Japanese plum (Prunus salicina), Ussurian plum (Prunus ussuriensis) and Chinese plum (Prunus simonii).

Crossing: Kometa x free pollination, breeders G.V. Yeremin, S.N. Zabrodina, 2006
Vigour: moderate, canopy oval, moderately dense
Blossom: self-fertile, blooming flowers are resistant to mild frost
Fruits: weight 30 to 40 g, ovoid shape. Fruits are balanced in size. Dark red peel with a light wax coating. Universal variety. The fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing.
Pulp: orange, red on the peel, firm, aromatic, freestone
Taste: excellent, harmonious, highly valued, honey-sweet with mild acidity
Harvest season: late July - early August
Yield: high, stable and regular, early yield onset
Disease and frost resistance: high, Plum pox virus resistant variety.
Usage: the variety is particularly suitable for peripheral areas of stone fruit cultivation. Suitable for organic or no-spray culture.