California Prunes

California Prunes, also known as Prunes. For life, is a renowned brand that specializes in growing and harvesting premium prunes. What sets California Prunes apart is their commitment to world-famous growing conditions, the highest quality agricultural standards, generations of expert craftsmanship, and a perfected drying system.

Most California Prunes come from the improved French prune variety, which produces plums specifically developed to become prunes. It takes four-to-six years for a prune plum tree to bear fruit and eight to 12 years to reach full production capacity. Once in full production, an orchard can produce about three solid decades of prune production.

During the winter months, when the prune plum trees go dormant, farmers meticulously hand-prune the trees to regulate shape, control fruit size, and ensure optimal growth. When spring arrives, the orchards come alive with a fragrant canopy of white blossoms, quickly transitioning to a vibrant chartreuse as the new fruit forms. Come mid-August, the orchards are ready for harvest, a process that usually takes about 30 days.

California Prunes are tree-ripened, and harvest time is determined by checking the fruit's firmness and sugar content. Mechanical shakers are used to quickly and efficiently harvest the fruit, which is then dried, packed, and ready to go. California Prunes take pride in their intricate drying system, developed and perfected by the growers themselves.

The dried prunes are processed in state-of-the-art packing plants, graded for size, and stored until needed for further processing. Unlike most processed fruits, California Prunes are packed to order, ensuring freshness and quality. Choose California Prunes for premium quality, expert craftsmanship, and a commitment to delivering the finest prunes available