{"product_id":"plum-damson","title":"Plum Opal - 2 Year Old Bush","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpal is probably one of the best flavoured early plum variety - indeed it is sometimes called a gage-like plum thanks to the excellence of its flavour. However the flavour depends crucially on developing sugars during the short growing period, and in northern gardens Opal really benefits from being grown in a sunny aspect. In less favourable situations it will still give good crops but with a less intense flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is medium-sized, coloured dusky red with a heavy bloom, becoming blue when overripe. The plums ripen over a period of about 1-2 weeks, so you don't have to deal with a glut. The flesh is straw-yellow and fairly juicy. Opal is a free-stone plum - the stone falls away easily from the flesh. If picked on a warm July day and placed in a fruit bowl Opal also has a wonderful aroma. This is primarily a plum to eat fresh, but it is also useful for jams and fruit crumbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend Opal because it is easy to grow in a variety of climates and provides good quality plums early in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlum Type :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDessert mostly but can also be used for culinary Jams or Crumbles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour: \u003c\/strong\u003eSweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Suitability : \u003c\/strong\u003eCold weather tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit picking time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early - Late July \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size\/colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination group:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Group 3 Self Fertile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Screen It Green","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41084344500397,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/7577\/8477\/products\/PlumOpal.jpg?v=1637927118","url":"https:\/\/millbraenursery.com\/products\/plum-damson","provider":"Millbrae Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}