Black Diamond ®
Distinctive bright red flesh is not the only feature that sets Sun World’s BLACK DIAMOND® brand plums apart. This unique plum offers more antioxidants than most fruits – including blueberries. BLACK DIAMOND® brand plums are grown in California four months out of the year. That’s four months you get to enjoy their exceptional sweet flavor and a crisp texture. Bake them in a pie for an especially good Summer dessert or grill them for a subtly sweet side dish.
Storage and Handling
• Optimum Temp (F): 31 - 32
• Optimum Humidity: 90 - 95%
• Storage Life (Days):14 – 21
• Ethylene Producer: Yes
• Ethylene Sensitive: No
• Water Sprinkle: No
• Odor Producer: No
• Ripens After Harvest: Yes
• Mist: No
• Top Ice: No
• Odor Sensitive: No
Consumer Handling Tips
Storage Life: Refrigerator – 5 daysSelection: Choose plums that are slightly firm and have good color. When fully ripe, plums are soft to the touch.
Storage: Store at room temperature until ripe. Once ripe, store in the refrigerator away from ethylene producing fruit (apples, pears, bananas).
Ripening: To accelerate ripening place plums in a paper bag with a banana, pear or apple. Once the plum reaches your preferred ripeness, remove and store it away from such fruit to avoid over ripening.
Preparation: Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with warm soap and water. Rinse under cool water (no soap) and pat dry.
