PLUM CULTIVATION
The main world producers of plums are China, Russia and the United States. In Europe, the countries producing most plums are Rumania (900,000 tons), ex-Yugoslavia (about 600,000), Germany (400,000), France (300,000) and Italy (150,000).
The most important plum-growing areas in Italy are Emilia-Romagna and Campania. Other regions where the fruit is widely grown are the Marches, Latium, Piedmont and Abruzzo.
Italian plums are available from June to October, with a range of varieties such as Sorriso di Primavera, Ruth Gerstetter, Ozark Premier, Goccia d'oro, Black Gold, Stanley, President, Angeleno, Bella di Lovanio and Santa Rosa.

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