The pomegranate has seen quite a rise in popularity during recent times, and more and more people have been adding it to their home garden. You probably want to do the same and are wondering how to go about that? Pomegranates grow on trees and can be incredibly delicious and juicy if they are grown correctly.
Now is definitely the time to add this
wonderful fruit to your garden. If you feel intimidated or don't know quite
exactly how to go about this, then you're reading the right blog.
Here's how you can start growing pomegranates:
Pick your Pomegranate Varieties:
Usually, there's limited space to work
with, when it comes to the backyard home gardens. So, you need to understand
what's the maximum height that your pomegranate tree will grow up to. Punica
granatum is a deciduous tree that grows to approximately 8.2 feet and produces
orange flowers. The variety called ‘Nana' is shorter and grows to about 3.2
feet. You can grow that one in containers. Finally, if you want a more
aesthetically pleasing variety, then the one called ‘Beautiful,' is the way to
go.
Once you've chosen the variety that you
want, then all you need to do is visit a local gardening supply shop and buy
some seedlings. You could also use a cutting from that tree (25 cm long).
Pick your spot for growing Pomegranates:
There are certain things you need to keep
in mind while picking the perfect spot for your pomegranates. First off, choose
a place in your garden that gets plenty of sunshine. Then you need soil that
drains well because this plant doesn't do well in soggy soil. The soil can be
slightly acidic in nature or alkaline, for optimum growth. Read about Soil pH level and its effect on plant growth.
Finally, you need to shelter your
pomegranates from high winds and dampness. You need to remember that
pomegranates thrive in hot, dry climates, and you need to recreate these
conditions.
Plant your Pomegranate Cut:
Plant in early Spring, as the last of the
frost, disappears, do keep a check on the weather conditions and avoid any cold
temperatures.
Cover the cut end of your branch with
rooting hormone and plant it in a hole that is approximately 5-6 inches deep.
The cut end needs to be above ground as the dormant buds should be up towards
the sky.
Pomegranate Plant Care:
Water as soon as you have done the
planting, to help the soil settle and so that the plant adjusts to its new
environment. After this, you need to be watering daily, as you see the leaves
growing out. Eventually, you'll be watering once a week except when the plant
starts to blossom; it'll need more water.
Ammonium Sulphate fertilizer works best
for pomegranates, and you can use the same thrice a year to keep your plant
healthy. Finally, maintain the area as weed free as possible and prune your plant to a shape that you prefer.
There you go, your perfect pomegranate
plant plan is now ready to be executed!
