Where do pomegranates grow

Pomegranates used to be a rather exotic fruit, one that was imported and eaten on special occasions. Today, due to its designation as a “superfood,” pomegranates and their juice feature prominently in almost every local grocery.

In fact, pomegranates have become so popular that many people in USDA zones 7 to 10 are trying their hand at growing and picking their own pomegranates. So how and when do you harvest pomegranates?

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When to Harvest Pomegranates

Native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India, pomegranates have been cultivated for centuries for their juicy arils. They are grown in mild temperate to subtropical climates in regions with cool winters and hot summers.

Drought tolerant, the trees actually prefer a semi-arid climate, planted in deep, acidic loam with good drainage. Don’t expect to begin harvesting pomegranate fruit until three to four years after planting. Once the trees have reached that age of maturity, the fruit will ripen about six to seven months after flowering – generally making harvest season for pomegra

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