Named in honour of the much loved queen victoria plum is the uks favourite plum variety by a mile and deservedly so the delicious fruits are ready to pick each july and taste simply mouth watering when eaten straight from the tree with the remaining fruit you can make jams and preserves and of course eat them stewed with custard having been discovered in alderton sussex in 1844 and grown and enjoyed by gardeners every year since victoria really has stood the test of time undoubtedl