There is a mirabelle plum tree in your garden? Then you should definitely know when the right time has come to harvest the popular sweet fruits.
When is the mirabelle plum harvest time in Germany?
The mirabelle harvest time in Germany is generally between August and September. However, the exact timing depends on factors such as variety, care, weather and location. In southwest Germany, mirabelle plums can usually be harvested 1-2 weeks earlier.
Harvest time for mirabelle plums
The general harvest time for mirabelle plums is between August and September. During this period you have a good chance of a rich yield of sweet, ripe fruits in Germany. However, when the perfect time has come depends on a variety of different factors:
- Variety
- Care
- Weather
- Location
Harvest mirabelle plums based on the variety
Depending on the variety, the flowering time of the mirabelle plums varies and so does the correct harvest time. The Miragrande variety, for example, is a late bloomer, so you can only harvest these fruits well into September. In rare cases, however, some varieties are ripe as early as June, depending on other site conditions.
Influence of care, weather and location
The most important thing for an early and productive harvest is pruning care. The trees grow quickly and therefore require timely thinning. Otherwise the fruits will have problems ripening. Weather that is too cool and increased rain also delay the harvest. In addition, at locations in southwest Germany you can usually harvest all varieties one to two weeks earlier than in the north or east.
