Pomegranate

[Two_Sheds]

In its native Iran and Afghanistan, pomegranates are generally evergreen. Here, they sensibly drop their leaves, which gives them a better chance of getting through our winters (I guess Eance has much the same climate as S. England Bob?)

It's not the cold they mind so much (they'll survive winter temperatures of -7C) as the wet.
They love hot summers, which ripen the wood and increase the chance of the tree flowering and fruiting. Here, success is more likely if the tree is protected by a south- or west-facing wall.
They are self-fertile, which means you only need one, and not fussy about soil, though they prefer it to be slightly alkaline. If you are growing a pomegranate in a tub, use John Innes No 3 compost with plenty of crocks at the bottom of the container.
They hate to have wet feet.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-st...te-772994.html

[Two_Sheds]

btw. Pomegranate skins are a good natural dye (they contain their own fixative, which means the dye doesn't run straight out in the first wash). The dye is a yellowy tan colour.

[bobleponge]

Cheers TS. Whilst I dont envisage going on a clothes colour changing frenzy just yet, I certainly have a south facing wall I can grow it up.
I am about 280 miles roughly south of Portsmouth, so pretty similar climate (just better food). I will be giving them a go this year, will be potted up, and may greenhouse them over winter.
I know how cold it gets in Afghanistan in winters, and its a lot bl**dy colder then -7, so my g/h should let it live, if I can start them off.

[smallblueplanet]

Just out of interest why would you want to waste your south facing wall on one? I used to hate them as a kid, all the pithy bits to get off before you got the seeds, make watermelons seem a pleasure though!

[bobleponge]

My south facing wall is about 40m long. I'm sure I can squeeze a pomegranate on there somewhere.
I like the taste of them, and was told by my gardening guru before I'd planted my first ever seed, "only grow what you like to eat."

[smallblueplanet]

How long do you reckon before pips fruit then? Wouldn't it be 'sensible' to buy a tree?

[bobleponge]

A few years I expect, but I like the challenge. It would indeed be 'sensible' to buy a tree, but how many people on here are sensible? Certainly not me.
I dont eat them that often, although when I do I like the taste. If I end up growing a few trees from pips then I will be happy with my achievement, and content to eat more fresh fruit. Win win as far as I see.

[smallblueplanet]

I always think that one of the few things to be 'sensible' about the variety/type you grow is fruit trees - I guess if you're not bothered if it fruits or not and you know how big the tree gets then it doesn't matter? Don't think I'd want to wait in anticipation for maybe five or more years only to get nothing to eat - but then I've never had much patience!

[nodding2003]

pomegranite bush

I live in Georgia and bought a Pomegranite bush last fall. It still has no leaves sprouting. Is it too early or is it dead. Thank you. Rogers

[Jardiniere]

my woolies pomegranate has survived the winter and is coming along beautifully ....dont expect fruit for years tho

[veggielover]

My woolies pomegranate still looks like a stick in a pot!!!! rasberries too.... in fact the only successes i've had is the blackberries ( got new growth this year ) and the cranberries! No chance of getting the money back guarantee now is there!

[greasyfire]

Has your tree fruited or flowered yet

[Jillyreeves]

I want to save some seeds from one I have just bought to try and raise my own - any tips on germination, what about the pink flesh do I leave it on?

[Jillyreeves]

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