Introduction
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a commercially-important fruit that can be consumed fresh or processed into juice and jam. Pomegranate trees take 3 years to begin fruiting, but can then produce fruit for up to 30 years.
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Watering
Low
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
1 - 365 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Care
Prior to planting, thorough plowing and removal of debris is recommended to bring the soil to fine texture and allow proper aeration in the soil. Air-layering is the dominant form of propagation. Multi-stem training is recommended for pomegranate training to avoid the spread of disease. Drip irrigation is best for pomegranate cultivation, delivering optimally 20cm per year. Fruits are ready for harvest about 120-130 days after the fruiting stage begins. Pomegranates can be intercropped with pulses and vegetables.
Soil
Pomegranate is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers heavy loamy soils that are deep and drain well. Excessive soil moisture can lower yield and fruit quality.
Climate
Pomegranate can grow in both temperate, semi-arid, and sub-tropical areas. It generally favors a sunny, warm, dry climate for optimal growth, especially during fruiting. It also needs cold and dry weather during the winter.
Probable Diseases
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
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Introduction
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a commercially-important fruit that can be consumed fresh or processed into juice and jam. Pomegranate trees take 3 years to begin fruiting, but can then produce fruit for up to 30 years.
Key Facts
Watering
Low
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
1 - 365 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Care
Prior to planting, thorough plowing and removal of debris is recommended to bring the soil to fine texture and allow proper aeration in the soil. Air-layering is the dominant form of propagation. Multi-stem training is recommended for pomegranate training to avoid the spread of disease. Drip irrigation is best for pomegranate cultivation, delivering optimally 20cm per year. Fruits are ready for harvest about 120-130 days after the fruiting stage begins. Pomegranates can be intercropped with pulses and vegetables.
Soil
Pomegranate is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers heavy loamy soils that are deep and drain well. Excessive soil moisture can lower yield and fruit quality.
Climate
Pomegranate can grow in both temperate, semi-arid, and sub-tropical areas. It generally favors a sunny, warm, dry climate for optimal growth, especially during fruiting. It also needs cold and dry weather during the winter.