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Mann’s No 1
£22.50
A number of ‘sports’ have arisen from Victoria. Mann’s No 1 is one of them fruiting a little earlier than the original. So those of you impatient to get hold of some Victoria’s plant one of these!
Picking time – mid August Pollination group – C
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A number of ‘sports’ have arisen from Victoria. Mann’s No 1 is one of them fruiting a little earlier than the original. So those of you impatient to get hold of some Victoria’s plant one of these!
The main Victoria ripens a little later in August and Groves Late Victoria later still in late August even early September.
The photos were taken 14 August 2021 and the plums were nicely ripe!
| Rootstock | St Julien A maiden (moderate) |
|---|---|
| Type of Plum | Dual Purpose |
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
| Pollination Group | C |
| Pollination Requirements | Self-fertile |
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