| Crop Detail Plum is the family Rosaceae, is an important stone fruit after peach in terms of area and production in Pakistan. Different varieties of plum are grown in varying quantities in different climatic conditions neither too hot nor cold. In Pakistan, it is mostly grown in the provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The main producing areas of plum are Kalat, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Pishin, Quetta and Swat. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Permanent |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Fruits |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Water Method | Rain-fed |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Snails
Mites
Aphids
Scale
Termite
Stem Borer
Fruit Fly
Plum Curculios (weevil)
Weeds
Mix weeds
Fungal Diseases
anthracnose
dieback
leaf curl
Gamoses
Plum Brown Rot
Black knot
Powdery Mildew
Nutrient
Flower drop
Bacterial Diseases
Bacterial Leaf Spot
Crown Gall
Viral Diseases
Plum pox virus
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| FAZAL MANANI | 108 plants / acre Treatment: - |
| RED BUTE | 108 plants / acre |
| STAINLY | 108 plants / acre |
| SENTUM SENTAROSA | 108 plants / acre |
| LATE FAZAL MANANI | 108 plants / acre |
| FORMOSA | 108 plants / acre |
| SWATI | 108 plants / acre |
| RED BUTE | 108 plants / acre |
| STANLEY | 108 plants / acre |
| QASIMI | 108 plants / acre |