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Damson Sweet Prune is The Classic German 'Hauszwetsche' sweet prune for traditional plum cake and fresh eating. The plum is drier than other varieties but it's perfect for adding to baking mixes. Dark purple fruits with a spicy flavoured flesh. Sized between Shropshire Prune and Merryweather.Self-fertilePicking month: Mid SeptemberDamsons like fertile soil, ideally slightly acidic, with a pH of 6-6.5, but they're tolerant of a wide range of soils. They don't like to dry out, especially when the fruit is forming, so generally prefer a loamy or clay soil, as long as it doesn't get waterlogged.Damsons like a warm, sunny spot.Picture image courtesy of Frank P MatthewsSold in a 12 litre pot.