PLUM (PREORDER)

~20 lbs Plum aka "Red Plum", "Black Plum", "Green Plum", "Black Red Plum", "Li-Zi", "李子" Plum is a round stone fruit with red, green, or purplish smooth thin skin. The flesh is orange-green, or pale green depending on the variety. The flavor ranges from sweet to sour, with the skin particularly tart. Plum can be eaten fresh, can, or jam. Plum is available from early winter to mid-fall from various locations. Handling Tip Selection Plum is heavy for its size with no signs of bruises or shriveled skin. Plum is firm and plump but gives slightly near the stem end. Storage Plum should be stored at 30°F - 32°F (-1.1°C to 0°C) with a relative humidity of ninety to ninety-five percent and no mist. The typical shelf life is three to five weeks. Plum is sensitive to ethylene, a naturally occurring gas that regulates ripening. Do not store plums with high ethylene-producing products to extend shelf life and avoid softening. Unripe plum produces a low level of ethylene but as the fruit ripen