Fortune plum is a mid-season variety. It has a light red, smooth skin which gradually darkens as it matures. The flesh is orange-yellow and very slightly crunchy even when ready to eat. At peak maturity and softness, Fortune has good sweetness, and an attractively fragrant, though light, flavor.
Biglerville, PA
Beechwood Orchards is a fifth generation, family-owned farm specializing in various tree fruits that has been operating in Adams County for over a century. The farm is currently being run by David and Tammy Garretson. In 2005 they were joined by their son, Shawn Garretson, after he graduated from Penn State with a degree in Horticulture. Last year Melissa Allen, their daughter, returned to the farm. She brought her two small daughters Isabelle (3 years) and Cammy (20 months) who have already begun to show an interest in agriculture.