Pomegranate tree: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
When and how should you plant a pomegranate tree?
Plant a pomegranate in a very sunny position sheltered from cold winds, with freely draining soil. Before choosing open ground, check the variety's cold tolerance against your usual winter temperatures. In a cold region, a large movable container may be more suitable. Spring planting after severe frosts gives roots time to establish before winter, but adapt the season to your local climate.
Moisten the rootball before removing the pot. Weed the area and dig a hole wider than the rootball but no deeper than its height. If roots circle around the outside, gently loosen them. Set the plant at its previous depth, with the top of the rootball level with the ground, then refill with the excavated soil. Firm without heavy compaction and water to remove air pockets.
For pot growing, choose a stable container with drainage holes and a growing medium that releases excess water; do not leave the saucer full. After planting, monitor moisture in both the rootball and surrounding soil. A young pomegranate is not yet as drought tolerant as an established plant. Keep mulch away from the trunk. Successful planting does not guarantee ripe fruit where summers lack heat.
How do you prune a pomegranate tree?
How do you harvest pomegranates?
