natal plum (forum)

peter starts with ...
has anyone eaten the fruit from the natal plum and how would you
rate it.

Time: 2nd May 2009 11:17pm

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kert says...
Truly awful. Don't be seduced by the pollyannas.

Time: 5th May 2009 10:47am

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peter says...
thanks for that kert, ill give them
a miss.



Time: 5th May 2009 2:42pm

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BJ says...
Hi Kert,
Are you able to be more specific. My husband says blueberries are awful - but I adore them - so obviously taste can be a bit subjective. I've read some places that Natal taste like raspberry (yum) or cranberry (Ok) but other sites say they taste like latex. I'm suspecting that they might be more 'latex' than 'fruit' because I would expect a tough fruiting plant to be more popular if it was generally delicious but I'd appreciate a bit more first-hand guidance as to the flavour if you can assist.
Ta

Time: 11th May 2010 6:28pm

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kert says...
Yes, it's the latex . Any fruit that carries a warning that cooking it will result in difficult to remove latex on the pot ,has a problem.

Time: 13th May 2010 10:57am

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BJ says...
Thanks Kert,
Looks like I might give it a miss. It sounds like it is better for a security screen than for the cooking pot. =(

Time: 13th May 2010 11:15am

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JohnMc1 says...
How do you know when they're ripe?
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Time: 14th September 2014 10:41pm

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denise1 says...
Apparently there is some variation in size and quality and palatability. Get cuttings off a good plant or try growing a bunch of seedlings. The ideal place is good drainage and heaps of sunshine

Time: 15th September 2014 7:33am

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denise1 says...
Apparently there is some variation in size and quality and palatability. Get cuttings off a good plant or try growing a bunch of seedlings. The ideal place is good drainage and heaps of sunshine

Time: 15th September 2014 7:33am

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srt says...
I nominate the Natal Plum as the"great disappointment" ; beautiful to behold and truly awful to eat. Plus you need to clean off the congealed sap!

Time: 15th September 2014 5:08pm

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JohnMc1 says...
How do I know when it's ripe? does it soften?

Time: 15th September 2014 6:41pm

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sternus1 says...
Teaspoon of cement with those John.

Make nice Jelly though.

Time: 16th September 2014 6:27pm

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Boris Spasky says...
You know it's an ornamental plant when they say it's best for jams and jellies.

Time: 16th September 2014 8:52pm

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JohnMc1 says...
I don't have Louis book with me to confirm , but I thought he had a liking to them. Must get that book back.

Time: 16th September 2014 10:00pm

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srt says...
Yup, when they say something is good for jams and jellies- run! . A bit like when your mother tries to line up a girl for you and says she has a "nice personality."

Time: 17th September 2014 6:13pm

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