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Bumblebees🐝 Needs pollinatorsSome varieties self-fertile; check before buying. Prune in summer to reduce risk of silver leaf disease. Thin heavy crops to improve fruit size.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Deep, well-draining, slightly alkaline — rich in organic matter
A fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Plum
