Pomegranate
Pomegranate is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pomegranate is an attractive tree for Mediterranean areas with glossy green leaves and scarlet flowers. It is slow growing, long-lived and will take up to 3 - 5 years to bear well. High temperatures are essential during fruit development for a good flavour. Pomegranates are drought resistant but will not bear well without adequate irrigation. It fruits on spurs of mature wood so prune lightly. It is self-pollinated so only one tree is needed but cross-pollination will improve fruit quality.
Product: Pomegranate
Product type: SEED (20)
Botanical name: Punica granatum
Pomegranate is an attractive tree for Mediterranean areas with glossy green leaves and scarlet flowers. It is slow growing, long-lived and will take up to 3 - 5 years to bear well. High temperatures are essential during fruit development for a good flavour. Pomegranates are drought resistant but will not bear well without adequate irrigation. It fruits on spurs of mature wood so prune lightly. It is self-pollinated so only one tree is needed but cross-pollination will improve fruit quality.
Plant type: Deciduous, shrubby, small tree
Plant height: 4 to 7 m high
Sow when: Germinate best at 24 - 26°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring - with extra heat
Subtropical: Spring, early summer
Tropical: Unlikely to do well, dislikes humidity
Germination: 14 - 40 days
Depth: 5 mm deep; pre-soak in warm water overnight
Position: Full sun to semi-shade
Sow where: Into seedling trays; prick out into forestry tubes, grow for a year before transplanting; avoid disturbing the roots
Soil type: Tolerant of wide range of soil types but needs good drainage; pH 5.5 - 7; add compost & mulch annually
Harvest: 5 - 7 months after flowering, fruit quality improves in storage
20 seeds per packet
Punica granatum
Deciduous, shrubby, small tree
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is an attractive tree for Mediterranean areas with glossy green leaves and scarlet flowers. It is slow growing, long-lived and will take up to 3 - 5 years to bear well. High temperatures are essential during fruit development for a good flavour. Pomegranates are drought resistant but will not bear well without adequate irrigation. It fruits on spurs of mature wood so prune lightly. It is self-pollinated so only one tree is needed but cross-pollination will improve fruit quality.