ume boshi

Feb 18, 2005 3 Replies
R

I would like to grow a Japanese plum tree for making ume-boshi. I need to know the name of the tree(s) that are best for this, the hardiness zones where they can grow (I'm in MA), and where to purchase one (or 2 if it requires pollination.)



Thanks in advance / duomo arigatou gozaimasu.


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R

I think the plum tree that produces plums for making umeboshi are called Nannkou plums or petite plums but I am not sure.

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Robert, I did a Google search on umeboshi and found several links. This one was helpful:

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lists the tree as prunus mume; my reference book lists the common name as Japanese apricot, hardiness zones 6-9.

Another link that offers information and recipes is:

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site has been automatically translated into English and is somewhat awkward to follow the imperfect translation.)

This link has less info on the process of making umeboshi, but has a lot of info on the benefits of consuming it:

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was very interesting. I wasn't aware that the prunus genus included so many other fruits.

Here's a .pdf doc from the USDA on prunus mume that has a zone map and many more details:

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are several other links from a Google search. I'll let you go from there.

Good luck! SF

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You're welcome / doitashimashite

:)

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