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Pomegranate — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Punica granatum |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 1095–2190 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 304.8–548.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 152.4–457.2 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 152.4–457.2 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 7–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Pomegranates are self-fertile and thrive in hot, dry conditions with well-drained soil; they tolerate drought but produce sweeter, larger fruit with regular deep watering from bloom through harvest. In zone 7, mulch the root zone heavily and site against a south-facing wall to protect against winter kill. Allow plants to develop as a multi-stemmed shrub or train to a single trunk by removing suckers. Fruit is ready in fall when it turns deep red, sounds hollow when tapped, and the crown (calyx) is prominent.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0