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Plums are classified into three maturity stages: minimal, well-ripened, and overripe. The firmness of the plum is an indicator of its ability to withstand mechanical damage, with a minimum firmness of 1.5 kg considered suitable for harvesting. In California, the harvest time of plums is determined by the skin color of the fruit. Additionally, plum maturity is determined using a colorimeter. Plums are sensitive to mechanical damage, but the same procedures and measures are used for harvesting both ripe and unripe plums. Storage conditions for plums depend on the variety, with a temperature range of 0°C to 8°C recommended for a storage period of 1-8 weeks, typically 2-5 weeks. Plums are susceptible to internal breakdown, which is most pronounced at a temperature of 5°C. The recommended storage temperature for plums is between -0.5°C and 0°C, with the freezing point varying depending on the water content of the fruit.