Plum season begins on Saturday, June 24, and runs through Sunday, August 6, 2000. Unlike past years, the plum crop this year is considered to be extremely poor.
Most trees are bare.
Those with fruit, have very few. The poor plum crop is due to the short flowering period which most likely was caused by the unusual weather conditions being experienced in the state. Individual plum harvesters will be allowed to take up to five pounds of plums per day for personal consumption. Harvesting is permitted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. in designated areas. Other conditions will be specified on the plum harvesting permit.