The First Opal Plums Are In

We’re excited to announce that the first of our Opal plums are now ripe and ready!

These early-season beauties are sweet, juicy, and incredibly versatile — perfect for eating fresh off the tree, slicing into salads, or baking into a summer crumble. If you're a fan of Victoria plums, you'll love the Opal: often known as the “Early Victoria,” it offers that familiar flavour just a few weeks sooner.

They’re the perfect plum to enjoy now, while we wait for the classic Victorias to ripen toward late August and early September.

And that’s just the beginning of the season. We’ve got plenty more on the way, including:

  • Sanctus Hubertus - rich, flavourful, and a favourite for preserving

  • Mirabelle Golden Sphere - a golden, sweet plum perfect for desserts

  • Early Laxtons -another excellent early-season variety

  • And many more to follow as the summer progresses

Whether you’re preserving, baking, or simply snacking, there’s something delicious on the way for everyone.

Atessa Maufe