Flavor Queen Pluot

Zaiger Genetics, patented USPP7420. Vigorous semi-spreading tree.

Large fruit, light-green to yellow/greenish-yellow skin (extremely tender, must harvest with gloves), amber-golden flesh, clingstone. 18° Brix, candy-like sweetness, slight apricot aftertaste, very little tartness. Prolonged harvest mid-July through August, holds 12-15 days after maturity. Not pollinized by Flavor King.

Floyd Zaiger creation from Modesto, California. One of sweetest pluot varieties. Cannot be sold retail stores due to tender skin - primarily farmers markets and home gardens. Known as "matriarch of flavor" among pluot varieties.