Friar' plums are large plums with sweet, juicy flesh. The skin on these round plums is a dark purple color with hints of a blue dusty wax coating. These sweet plums have light orangey-amber flesh that covers a small pit.
FRIAR plum from our organic group in Shimla District.
The farmer is susheel mehta from Rampur bushahr. He has used micro organism, butter milk and neem oil in foliar spray. The results are excellent. A lot cow dung manure has been used. Micro organisms fix atmospheric nitrozen as urea in the soil as well.
The health benefits of plums include relief from indigestion, influenza infection, and anxiety-related problems. The antioxidant power of plums helps in treating ailments.
Usage: Best eaten fresh as a fruit or snack. These also make for a great addition to salads or can be used in the preparation of pie, desserts, jams and jellies. They can also be used in a variety of recipes and are usually baked or poached.
