Check out fresh products from distributors of plums There are a variety of plum growers that distribute to all areas of the United States. Be aware of the plum harvesting season for each of the plum producers so you can know when to start marketing your plums.

I recommend:  Singer Farms sells wholesale Japanese Plums and European Blue Plums between August and September each year. Adams distributes red plums in addition to a variety of other fresh produce.

Find manufacturers of dried plums and other plum products Dried plums, or prunes, are an excellent source of fiber and high in antioxidants. They are delicious when eaten alone or incorporated into desserts and other recipes.

I recommend:  Sunsweet is probably the most recognized manufacturer of dried plums. It even offers dark chocolate-covered plum bites and a line of PlumSmart plum juice. Mornin’ Glory distributes organic pitted prunes, prune extract and prune juice.

Grow your own plum tree Plum trees can be found in local nurseries, depending on your location, or online. Rather than starting your venture with plum seeds, you'll likely buy a plum tree from a reputable nursery. Most trees need a combination of fertile soil and plenty of moisture, but can be grown in most climates.

I recommend:  Nature Hills Nursery has several types of purple plum, blue plum and green plum tree varieties, including Santa Rose, Damson, Methley and Green Gage-Bavays. Adams County Nursery is another great source for plum trees, featuring various types of European and Japanese plum trees.