Pomegranate Growing Guide

Punica granatum

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Any reasonable moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Pomegranates easily tolerate periodic frosts.

Feeding

Mulch the root zone with compost each spring, and continue to mulch with well-rotted organic matter year round.

Spacing

Single Plants: 3.00m (9' 10") each way (minimum)
Rows: 3.00m (9' 10") with 3.00m (9' 10") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Set out plants in winter when dormant.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Pomegranate fruit split when ripe so pay close attention to them in wet weather and pick them to prevent them spoiling.

Harvesting

Fruits are ripe when the skin becomes dull, ripe fruits also have a habit of splitting open.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Pomegranate

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail