Plum (Prunus domestica) TULEU GRAS

Plum (Prunus domestica) 'Tuleu Gras'

Traditional Romanian variety with excellent taste, mother of many modern varieties.

'Tuleu Gras' (translated as "Fat Tuleu") is a very old autochthonous Romanian variety that served as a basis for breeding many modern varieties (e.g., 'Centenar', 'Dâmbovița'). It is sought after for its excellent sweet taste, crunchy flesh, and high yield, although it requires a pollinator.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Excellent sweet and aromatic taste.
• High and regular yield.
• Crunchy and juicy flesh.
• Stone separates well from the flesh.
• Universal usage (excellent for jams and juices).

Origin and Registration

• Country of origin: Romania
• Origin: Autochthonous natural hybrid (chance seedling).
• Meaning of name: "Fat Tuleu"

Variety Characteristics

Tree

• Vigor: Medium to strong.
• Crown: Wide, well-branched.

Fruit

• Size and Weight: Medium size, 40 – 60 g.
• Shape and Color: Ellipsoidal (oval), symmetrical. The skin is thin, dark purple with a strong bluish waxy bloom.
• Flesh: Yellow-green, crunchy, and juicy.
• Taste: Sweet, finely aromatic, balanced.
• Stone: Freestone (separates from flesh).
• Usage: Universal – fresh consumption, processing (compotes, jams, nectars, juices).

Resistance and Requirements

• Resistance: Has good resistance to diseases and adverse conditions.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Pollination: Self-sterile (androsterile). Pollen is sterile, so it absolutely requires a pollinator (e.g., 'Anna Späth', 'Agen', 'Stanley') and cannot pollinate other varieties itself.

Harvest and Storage

• Harvest time: Mid-August to September.
• Yield: High and regular.