So, does a plum have a pit? Yes, it does. And that pit is a little marvel of engineering, a source of future trees, and a reminder that nature loves to wrap its secrets in tough shells. Treat it with a bit of curiosity, not just annoyance.
The next time you bite into a plum and hit that hard center, don’t frown. Smile. You’ve just met the heart of the fruit. And it’s a tough, wonderful, slightly dangerous little thing that makes the whole plum experience a little more interesting. Now go enjoy a plum—pit and all.
