How To Enjoy A Plum : 9 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

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Introduction: How to Enjoy a Plum

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About: Neighborhood Fruit helps people find and share fruit locally, both backyard bounty and abundance on public lands. 10,000 trees nationwide and counting! Join us in creating a future where the food we eat is tru… More About neighborhoodfruit » An old song says "The best things in life are free.." and we tend to agree. One of the life's best simple pleasures is eating a ripe plum, fresh off the tree. This Instructable will teach you how to how to do just that! Try it out, it's not as complicated as it looks!

Step 1: Locate Plums

If you know of plum tree in your neighborhood, you may skip this step. Otherwise, locate plum tress in your neighborhood by going to Public Trees Map at the Neighborhood Fruit website. Put your zipcode and distance (ex. 94110 and 1) and search. Take note of the tree addresses and get ready for your adventure!

Step 2: Find a Ripe Plum Tree

Ride your bike to your destination. The easiest way to locate the tree is to look for fruit on the sidewalks! Plum trees start to bear fruit in late June. Once you spot the purple stains on the sidewalk, look up! Looking for ripe plums is like seeing fish underwater. You have to see without seeing.