Fallen fruit

blackhobbescat · « **on:** October 20, 2007, 19:08 »

When we took on our allotment about 4 weeks ago there were two plum trees that were just coming to the end of their fruiting season. I now have lots of rotten plums either on the tree or on the ground. What is the best thing to do with them?

I was wanting to make some leaf mould with the leaves coming off the trees, but there are so many plums mixed up with the leaves that I don't know if it will have an adverse effect on it all.

I'd be grateful for any advice.

muntjac · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2007, 19:09 »

just compost em add some sraw to the mix

gobs · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2007, 19:10 »

whisky

I realised it's risky to use that word, whatever you would call it, spirits, for gone past plums.

Martin · « **Reply #3 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:03 »

I just happened to come across this, which might help

Or maybe not...

Little Miss Muffet · « **Reply #4 on:** October 21, 2007, 01:36 »

what about the stones in the plums they wouldnt rot would they?

WG. · « **Reply #5 on:** October 21, 2007, 10:33 »

Quote from: "Little Miss Muffet"

what about the stones in the plums they wouldnt rot would they?

They would eventually yes. Not before they wanted to become baby plum trees though. Hopefully your compost heap gets hot.

jacnal · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2007, 19:42 »

Quote from: "Martin"

I just happened to come across this, which might help

Or maybe not...

The spelling is just like... erm... Munty's

muntjac · « **Reply #7 on:** October 21, 2007, 20:06 »

warwick folks talkin somerset . trying to be jethro's me thinks .for audio sample search "jethro " . good fun tho lol

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Fallen fruit

WG.