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When harvesting pomegranate fruit, pick when the fruit is fully ripe and a deep red in color since it does not continue to ripe post-harvest. Begin picking pomegranates when the fruit makes a metallic sound when you tap it with your finger.
- How do I know when my pomegranates are ready to pick?
- What month are pomegranates ready to harvest?
- How long does it take for a pomegranate tree to produce fruit?
- Why do pomegranates split on the tree?
- Do pomegranates need to be refrigerated?
- How deep does a pomegranate tree roots go?
- Where is the best place to plant a pomegranate tree?
- Why are pomegranates so expensive?
- Do Pomegranates fruit on new growth?
- How tall do pomegranate trees grow?
How do I know when my pomegranates are ready to pick?
Skin on pomegranate fruits shifts from being smooth and hard to slightly rough and softer as they ripen. Skin on ripe fruits should be easy to scratch with a fingernail. Mature fruits often crack as arils swell or in response to rain and high humidity. Mature fruits with any skin cracking are usually ready for harvest.
What month are pomegranates ready to harvest?
Pomegranates ripening on tree. Pomegranate harvesting begins in August. The fruit does not continue to ripen after harvest and should be picked when fully ripe for best eating quality. The fruit is ready for harvest if it makes a metallic sound when tapped.
How long does it take for a pomegranate tree to produce fruit?
The blooming period is relatively long for pomegranates (April–June), but later-blooming flowers may not have time to develop into fully ripe fruit. Fruit ripening takes around six to seven months for most pomegranates, so flowers blooming in April and May should be ready between Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Why do pomegranates split on the tree?
If a dry spell (no rain or no watering) is followed by a sudden influx of water, the cells inside the fruit expand faster than the skin cells. Because the skin cells don't expand as rapidly, they get pulled apart, resulting in the split.
Do pomegranates need to be refrigerated?
Pomegranate keeping quality is similar to that of apples. They should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Whole fruit can be refrigerated and will keep as long as 2 months. Fresh seeds or juice will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How deep does a pomegranate tree roots go?
The pomegranate root system is shallow, with most of it being less than 60cm (2 feet) deep and very rarely below 90cm (3 feet) - large, mature trees or strong, wide shrubs.
Where is the best place to plant a pomegranate tree?
When picking a location for your tree, try to find a well-drained area with sandy loam soil. This is the best for pomegranates, but as long as there is good drainage your tree should thrive. Place your tree in full sun for the best growth and production rate.
Why are pomegranates so expensive?
Most pomegranates have to be imported
Coupled with how difficult it actually is to juice a pomegranate, it's still an expensive business. In most other countries pomegranates have to be imported, whether it's the fruit itself or the juice. This means taxes, middlemen, shipping fees and all kinds of markups.
Do Pomegranates fruit on new growth?
Pruning and Watering
Correct pruning is also important in helping a young pomegranate tree bear fruit. Since pomegranate fruits grow only at the tips of new growth, it is important to tip-prune young trees to encourage the maximum number of new branch tips.
How tall do pomegranate trees grow?
The pomegranate grows to a height of 12–20' and a spread of 12–20' at maturity.
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