Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a fruit in the Lythraceae family. It grows best in full sun with low to medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 7-10.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tree fruit (cuttings) (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Fresh arils, juice. Note: Self-fertile and drought-tolerant; 'Russian' cultivars are hardy to zone 6.
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a self-fertile, drought-tolerant shrub/small tree grown from cuttings. Needs hot summers to ripen. Hardy zones 7-10 (some cultivars to zone 6).
Growing notes: Botanical name: Punica granatum|Hardiness zones: 7-10|Propagation: cutting|Sun needs: Full sun|Water needs: Low to medium|Mature height: 6-12 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
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