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    Late Muscatelle

    Late Muscatelle plums
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile
    • Flowering group: 3

    Late Muscatelle is a traditional French dessert plum. The small purple plums ripen in September, and have an exceptionally sweet flavour.

    For best results this variety should be grown in full sun on a sheltered south-facing wall. This will allow the fruits to achieve maximum sweetness.

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      Late Muscatelle characteristics

      • Is Late Muscatelle self-fertile?Not self-fertile
      • What flowering group is Late Muscatelle?3
      • Is Late Muscatelle good for pollinating others?Average
      • Picking period (southern UK)early September
      • CroppingGood
      • How long can you keep Late Muscatelle in a fridge?1-3 days
      • Food usesEating fresh
      • Where does Late Muscatelle originate from?France
      • When was Late Muscatelle first introduced?1850 - 1899
      • Fruit colourPurple

      This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 14-May-2023.