Plums
In season here from August through September.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 plum (2⅛" across), raw · 66 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 11 mcg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% |
FDC ID 169949 · Plums, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
One plum has about 30 calories and less than 10% of the Daily Value for each nutrient listed above. (USDA)
Pick, store and use
- Pick
Choose plums that aren't bruised or damaged. For canning or cooking, MSU suggests deep-colored, mature fruit. (MSU Extension)
- Store
Let plums ripen on the counter, then move them to the fridge. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
For a syrup pack, MSU suggests cold 40–50% syrup depending on tartness, with ½ teaspoon of ascorbic acid per quart of syrup for better quality. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
- Bella Vista Farm
- Johanson's Apple World
- Lemon Creek Fruit Farms & Winery
- Overhiser Orchards
- Prillwitz Fruit Farm
- Twin Maple Orchard
Farms whose listing mentions plums. Check with the farm before you go.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169949 · FDA Daily Values · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Plums · MSU Extension: Storing Michigan Fresh Produce · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).