Our "Now and Later" August Plum Deal
Why August is the Perfect Time for Both Compost and Plums
You know that moment when you're watering your garden in the heat and realize your soil dries out in approximately 12 minutes? That's what we're fixing, starting today.
Right now, in late summer, your existing beds need serious water retention help. A half bag of quality compost worked into your soil can mean the difference between wilting tomatoes and thriving greens. But here's where it gets strategic: while you're improving your soil, you're also getting ready for (late) September planting season.
September is plum time for planting in San Diego. We're bundling the soil amendment you need today with the tree you'll plant next month, in readiness for spring delightful blooms.
The "Now and Later" Deal
Get a 2cu’ bag of compost at a discount - a single bag at $4.75 (regularly priced $9.49) when you purchase any of our plum varieties. Use the compost this week to boost water retention in your existing beds. Plant your plum in September when the heat breaks and the growing season shifts.
It's not a rebate situation or a mail-in coupon. It's just smart gardening economics in one trip. And it only applies to a single bag of compost.
Your Plum Options
Burgundy Plums
The jewels of the bunch: reddish-purple skin all the way through the flesh. This Japanese variety is self-fertile (meaning one tree gives you fruit) and needs just 250 chill hours. That's perfect for San Diego's mild winters. If you're in a warmer pocket of the city, this one's your variety.
Best for: Gardeners in milder zones who want a genuinely unique-looking plum.
Santa Rosa Plum
The reliable workhorse. Self-fertile, low chill hour requirements, and you'll have a productive mature tree in 3-5 years. Hardy, forgiving, and the fruit is legitimately sweet. This is what people think of when they think of plum trees that actually work here.
Best for: First-time plum growers and anyone who wants something bulletproof.
Weeping Santa Rosa Plum
Same great Santa Rosa genetics (self-fertile, 250 chill hours, sweet fruit) but with a dramatic weeping branch structure. Grows 8-10 feet. It's the Santa Rosa's more elegant cousin, and it'll be the focal point of wherever you plant it.
Best for: People who want fruit trees that also serve as landscape features.
4 in 1 Plum (Low Chill)
Four grafts on one tree. You're getting Beauty, Burgundy, Santa Rosa, and one bonus variety (either Golden Nectar or Methley). Low chill requirements mean all four varieties will actually fruit here. It's the hedging-your-bets option for people who can't decide.
Best for: Anyone with limited space who wants variety and the "more is more" approach to stone fruit.
How to Use This Promotion
Come in and pick your plum variety (or varieties, we're not judging).
Grab that half bag of compost and let us know you're taking advantage of the "Now and Later" deal.
Take everything home.
This week: amend your existing beds with the compost. Water it in. Watch your soil actually hold moisture.
September: dig a proper hole for your plum, plant it, and start thinking about next year's fruit production.
The September Timing Actually Matters
Planting in fall gives your tree the whole winter to establish roots without the stress of San Diego summer heat. By the time next summer rolls around, it's already settled in. You'll have a head start on fruiting and a tree that's actually thriving instead of just surviving.
Stop By
We've got all four varieties in stock, and they're ready to go. Grab your compost, grab your plum, and let's turn this prune-dry August into productive September gardening.
See you soon!