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Pluots have the initial appearance of a mottled plum. Their colorings range from red-skinned and pale amber-skinned to ruby-fleshed and blazing gold fleshed. The skin is taut and thin, clinging tightly to the fruit's flesh. Their skin breaths and excretes a film or coating that sits as a residue on the fruit. Most pluot varieties are extremely sweet, often spicy, low-acid fruits with a juicy, chin-dripping tender firm flesh, qualities that the fruit was developed to achieve. When multiple variates of pluots are planted in the same orchard scattered pollination between trees will occur, often times this imparts an enriched flavor to the fruits.
Pluots are available from spring into fall.
Pluot is the registered trademark name given to a stonefruit that was developed by Floyd Zaiger of Zaiger Genetics in 1989. Zaiger developed the original pluot from plum and apricot lineage. Zaiger develops all of his hybrid fruits by hand pollination versus genetic modification. The attention and care taken to create a pluot from parent varieties is painstakingly precise. Floyd Zaiger created the original pluots under extreme temperature control, transferring pollen from one fruit to the next with a tweezers. There are dozens of pluot cultivars that range in sugar content, color and rate of maturity. Common marketing names include Dapple, Hand grenade, Flavor Fall, the Dinosaur Egg and the supreme variety, Flavor King.
Pluots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, phosphate and dietary fiber. These nutrients are important for a strong immune system, a healthy digestive system, lowering cholesterol levels, and prevent the negative effects of free radicals. The darker pigmented varieties also provide a rich source of antioxidants.
Pluots, like other stonefruit, are best enjoyed fresh at their peak of ripeness. They may also be baked, roasted, sauteed, pureed or cooked for jams, compotes, ice creams and reductions. Complimentary flavors are vanilla, nutmeg, tropical fruits, chocolate, citrus, basil and chiles. Other favorable pairings include pork, lamb, grilled shellfish and crudo-style seafood. To store, let ripen at room temperature and store in refrigerator for up to one week.
Pluots are the result of grafting apricot and plumcot trees onto plum tree rootstock. They are not the first ever plum-apricot hybrid to be developed; that distinction is held by the plumcot, a 50/50 blend of plum and apricot. The ratio of hybridization in pluots, though is, by definition, 75% plum and 25% apricot, though it could vary, but the rule of thumb is more plum than apricot. The result is a fruit which draws on the best qualities of its parents to create a new fruit perhaps better than its origins - much like technology, improving upon its previous carnation. Pluots evolved out of the intention to improve the plum's status within the stone fruit industry. Like most stone fruits, pluots thrive in regions such as the San Joaquin Valley and the eastern Mediterranean coast, where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
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Description/Taste
Pluots have the initial appearance of a mottled plum. Their colorings range from red-skinned and pale amber-skinned to ruby-fleshed and blazing gold fleshed. The skin is taut and thin, clinging tightly to the fruit's flesh. Their skin breaths and excretes a film or coating that sits as a residue on the fruit. Most pluot varieties are extremely sweet, often spicy, low-acid fruits with a juicy, chin-dripping tender firm flesh, qualities that the fruit was developed to achieve. When multiple variates of pluots are planted in the same orchard scattered pollination between trees will occur, often times this imparts an enriched flavor to the fruits.
Seasons/Availability
Pluots are available from spring into fall.
Current Facts
Pluot is the registered trademark name given to a stonefruit that was developed by Floyd Zaiger of Zaiger Genetics in 1989. Zaiger developed the original pluot from plum and apricot lineage. Zaiger develops all of his hybrid fruits by hand pollination versus genetic modification. The attention and care taken to create a pluot from parent varieties is painstakingly precise. Floyd Zaiger created the original pluots under extreme temperature control, transferring pollen from one fruit to the next with a tweezers. There are dozens of pluot cultivars that range in sugar content, color and rate of maturity. Common marketing names include Dapple, Hand grenade, Flavor Fall, the Dinosaur Egg and the supreme variety, Flavor King.
Nutritional Value
Pluots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, phosphate and dietary fiber. These nutrients are important for a strong immune system, a healthy digestive system, lowering cholesterol levels, and prevent the negative effects of free radicals. The darker pigmented varieties also provide a rich source of antioxidants.
Applications
Pluots, like other stonefruit, are best enjoyed fresh at their peak of ripeness. They may also be baked, roasted, sauteed, pureed or cooked for jams, compotes, ice creams and reductions. Complimentary flavors are vanilla, nutmeg, tropical fruits, chocolate, citrus, basil and chiles. Other favorable pairings include pork, lamb, grilled shellfish and crudo-style seafood. To store, let ripen at room temperature and store in refrigerator for up to one week.
Geography/History
Pluots are the result of grafting apricot and plumcot trees onto plum tree rootstock. They are not the first ever plum-apricot hybrid to be developed; that distinction is held by the plumcot, a 50/50 blend of plum and apricot. The ratio of hybridization in pluots, though is, by definition, 75% plum and 25% apricot, though it could vary, but the rule of thumb is more plum than apricot. The result is a fruit which draws on the best qualities of its parents to create a new fruit perhaps better than its origins - much like technology, improving upon its previous carnation. Pluots evolved out of the intention to improve the plum's status within the stone fruit industry. Like most stone fruits, pluots thrive in regions such as the San Joaquin Valley and the eastern Mediterranean coast, where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
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Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 216 days ago, 9/09/20 Sharer's comments : Flavor Rich Pluots 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 230 days ago, 8/26/20 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd Selah WA 98942 509-930-5742 https://www.collinsfamilyorchards.com About 233 days ago, 8/23/20 Sharer's comments : So colorful, beautiful, and ready to devour :) 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 257 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Emerald Drop Pluots are in 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 273 days ago, 7/14/20 Sharer's comments : Emerald Drop Pluots are still in house! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 276 days ago, 7/11/20 Sharer's comments : Emerald Gem Pluots! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 280 days ago, 7/07/20 Sharer's comments : They're still running hot! 😈 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 282 days ago, 7/05/20 Sharer's comments : These Flavorellas are full of flavor!🤤👍🏼 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 283 days ago, 7/04/20 Sharer's comments : New Pluots in house now @specialtyproduce 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 292 days ago, 6/25/20 Sharer's comments : Dancing Demon Pluot😈 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 298 days ago, 6/19/20 Sharer's comments : Dancing demons from Boldt Farms! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 307 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : First of the Flavor Supremes from Scott Farms.. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 307 days ago, 6/10/20 Sharer's comments : Flavor Rosa Pluots from Scott Farms 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 311 days ago, 6/06/20 Sharer's comments : Flavorella Pluots from Boldt farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 314 days ago, 6/03/20 Sharer's comments : Flavor Rosa Pluots in season!! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 319 days ago, 5/29/20 Sharer's comments : Dancing Demon Pluots are in! 
Specialty Produce
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 319 days ago, 5/29/20 Sharer's comments : Fresh Pluots are in season ! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-351-6203 About 321 days ago, 5/27/20 Sharer's comments : Flavor Rosa Pluot, gorgeous burgundy fruit from Scott Farms 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Scott Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States559-351-6203 About 328 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : First of the Pluots at the market! Flavor Royal from Scott Farms. Should be ready and ripe next week. 
MPC Farmers Market
Near Monterey, California, United StatesAbout 550 days ago, 10/11/19 
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Kashiwase Farms
Near San Francisco, California, United States9681 West Ln. Winton, CA 95388 About 563 days ago, 9/28/19 Sharer's comments : Pluots still plentiful in the Bay Area! 
Chequamegon Food Co-op
Chequamegon Food Co-op
Wisconsin, United States700 Main Street West Ashland WI 54806 715-682-8251 About 575 days ago, 9/16/19 Sharer's comments : CA grown. Juicy and full flavored 
365 by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods 365
Near North Decatur, Georgia, United States1555 Church St. Decatur GA 30030 470-237-7340 About 599 days ago, 8/23/19 Sharer's comments : Pluots at Whole Foods Atlanta Georgia .. 
Stump's Family Marketplace
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 617 days ago, 8/05/19 Sharer's comments : Dinosaur Pluots!! 
Farmer Joe’s Marketplace
Near Piedmont, California, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 8/04/19 
Berkeley Bowl
Near Berkeley, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
Tokyo Fish Market
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
99 Ranch
Near Albany, California, United StatesAbout 619 days ago, 8/03/19 
Hudson Greens & Goods
Hudson Greens And Goods - Oxbow Publix Market
Near Napa, California, United States610 1st Street #18 Napa CA 94559 707-257-6828 www.oxbowpublicmarket.com About 620 days ago, 8/02/19 Sharer's comments : Nice 
Mollie Stone's Markets
Mollie Stone’s - Chapin Ave
Near Burlingame, California, United States1477 Chapin Ave Burlingame CA 94010 650-558-9992 About 621 days ago, 8/01/19 Sharer's comments : Nice 
Grove Market
Near Pacific Grove, California, United StatesAbout 627 days ago, 7/26/19 
Pacific Market
Pacific Market - Town And Country
Near Santa Rosa, California, United States1465 Town And Country Drive Santa Rosa CA 95404 707-546-3663 About 630 days ago, 7/23/19 
Nugget Market
Nugget Markets
Near Novato, California, United States470 Ignacio Blvd Novato CA 94949 415-883-4600 About 631 days ago, 7/22/19 
Rick’s Produce
Rick’s Produce Market
Near Los Angeles, California, United States755 N. Virgil Street Los Angeles CA 90029 626-646-5213 About 634 days ago, 7/19/19 
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery
Near San Francisco, California, United States1745 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-863-0620 About 641 days ago, 7/12/19 
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesAbout 643 days ago, 7/10/19 Sharer's comments : Organic “Dapple Supreme†Pluots, California grown. 
1601 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles
Near Los Angeles, California, United StatesAbout 663 days ago, 6/20/19 Sharer's comments : “ L.A Produce Distributors “ At L.A Produce Market... Phone: (323) 767-3042 
Murray Family Farms
Murray Ranch Big Barn
Near Lamont, California, United States6700 General Beale Rd 661-330-0100 About 693 days ago, 5/21/19 Sharer's comments : Ready to pick! |
