About Swat Plums
Plums grow abundantly in lower Swat’s orchards, Sold by the basket in summer markets, they range from sweet red varieties to sour green aloocha.
Why it's famous
Swat plums are among the most loved summer fruits in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for their juicy refreshment in the hot months.
Harvest season
July – August
Where it grows
Mingora, Charbagh, Kabal
Growing areas
Common uses
- 1Fresh fruit
- 2Sour aloocha chutney
- 3Pickles
- 4Plum jam
Fun fact
Green sour plums are a beloved childhood snack, eaten with salt and chili.
At the stall
In season
The usual window is July – August. A warm or late year can move it by a couple of weeks.
How to buy
Choose fruit that smells like itself and feels heavy for its size. Avoid anything crushed or leaking.
Use fresh
Eat or cook it close to the day you buy it. Mountain fruit loses aroma quickly once it sits.
FAQs about Swat Plums
When is Swat Plums season in Swat?+
July – August. The weeks move with the weather, so a warm or late spring can shift the harvest.
Where does Swat Plums grow in Swat?+
Swat Plums is grown around Mingora, Charbagh, Kabal. Places people name most often: Mingora, Charbagh, Kabal, Barikot.
What is Swat Plums called locally?+
In Swat bazaars the fruit is widely known as Aloocha.
What is Swat Plums used for?+
Fresh fruit. Sour aloocha chutney. Pickles. Plum jam.
Are Swat Plums from Swat organic?+
Spray use varies by orchard. Ask the grower if you want fruit grown with little or no spray. This page does not certify any fruit as organic.
