# Plum varieties and harvest characteristics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/plum-varieties-and-harvest-characteristics
> Updated: 2026-08-23T04:05:41.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Information regarding plum varieties highlights specific harvest windows and their intended culinary applications. The Cacanska lepoticam variety from Serbia is harvested from late July to early August and is preferred for fresh consumption. 

By mid-to-late August, the Stanley variety becomes available for fresh eating, freezing, or preserves. Regional varieties such as the Penyigei nemtudom, located in the Tisza and Szamos river floodplains, are noted for being highly aromatic and sweet, making them suitable for brandy or jam production. Other varieties, including Althann, Bianca di Milano, and the Mirabella cherry plum, are also identified for their use in baking, preserves, or fresh eating.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Plum varieties guide: harvest times and culinary uses

A guide to different plum varieties, including Cacanska lepoticam, Stanley, and Penyigei nemtudom, detailing their harvest seasons and best uses for fresh eating, preserves, or brandy.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plum-varieties-guide-harvest-times-and-culinary-uses

### 2026-08-18: Plums: Traditional recipes and seasonal uses for pits

Plums offer both culinary and practical seasonal benefits, from making almond-cream tarts to repurposing dried pits as natural, zero-waste heating elements for winter.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plums-traditional-recipes-and-seasonal-uses-for-pits

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