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There is little to this earth more delicious than a succulent pomegranate. Glittering pomegranate seeds sparkled like edible rubies. If you like plants with the scientific name Punica granatum Hey, try planting a tree yourself. Although the plant is more shrub than woody, you can still shape your pomegranate tree to a woody shape.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Plant a pomegranate tree

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   Choose the right type of pomegranate.Punica granatum is a small tree that produces very tasty fruit. The pomegranate tree will grow to a height of about 2.5 m, with orange flowers blooming throughout the summer. The shorter "Nana" pomegranate variety, only about 1 meter tall and is the best pomegranate variety to grow in pots. Chances are you also like flowers like the lacy of the "Beautiful" pomegranate variety.
   • Consider climate factors when choosing a variety of pomegranates to plant. Most pomegranate varieties do not tolerate temperatures below -9.5 degrees Celsius.
   • There are many ways to grow pomegranates: from seedlings, from cuttings or from seeds. Planting pomegranates from seeds does not guarantee that you will have the right type of pomegranate you want to grow, and you will have to wait three to four years before the tree bears fruit. If you want to know how to sprout pomegranate seeds, you can check out wikiHow's articles.

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   Look for cuttings or seedlings. You can buy pomegranate seedlings at nurseries. Make sure to buy an edible variety if you want to enjoy self-grown pomegranates. However, if you know someone who has a pomegranate tree, you can also take a stem extracted from the tree. Cut a branch at least 25 cm long. Cover the cutting head with root stimulant to help the cuttings grow.
   • Cut the cuttings in February or March, while the plant is still hibernating.

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   Choose a location with plenty of sunlight. Pomegranates love the sun and will only work well if there is enough sunlight. If there is no place in your yard that receives sunlight all day long, choose a location with the least shade.

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   Choose well-drained soil. The pomegranate tree cannot tolerate waterlogged soil. This plant does best in well-drained soils, even sandy soils. Some pomegranate growers claim that the best soils for pomegranates are soils that are mildly acidic, although pomegranates also do well on relatively alkaline soils. In general, the pomegranate will adapt well to the soil, as long as the soil is well drained.

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   Protect plants from wind and high humidity. Plant the pomegranate in a warm, dry place and stay away from strong winds at least. Avoid planting pomegranates in a damp, dark, or damp area. Remember that pomegranates like hot, dry climates.

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   Plant a pomegranate tree. Plant pomegranates in early spring, after the last frost. Gently lift the seedling out of the soil. Wash about 2.5 cm below the root system to remove soil. This is to help the tree take root faster than to let the whole pot of soil bury it. Dig a hole 60 cm wide and 60 cm deep and place the pomegranate seedling in the hole.
   • If you are planting a tree from cuttings, loosen the soil and put the stem into the ground about 12-15 cm deep, with the tip of the bud facing up to the sky.
   • Also, be sure to apply a layer of root stimulant powder around the plant to help the roots grow.
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Method 2 of 3: Caring for the pomegranate tree

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   Water the plants right after planting. This will help compact the soil around the newly planted pomegranate tree. Then water each day until the plant begins to produce its first leaves. The appearance of the leaf signals that the tree has begun to take root and adapt to its new "home". Gradually switch to a regimen every 7-10 days.
   • When the plants flower or bear fruit, water them once a week, but you don't need to water that much if it rains.

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   Fertilize when the plant has rooted. Pomegranate tree is suitable for ammonium sulfate fertilizer. During the first year, fertilize 3 times, about 1/3 cup each (February, May and September are ideal times to fertilize).

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   Pluck the weeds around the pomegranate tree. You should not let weeds and other plants compete with pomegranates; it may also be difficult to weed around the tree when the pomegranate tree is low and grows like a shrub.Weeding or mulching the soil around the plants with organic mulch. The mulch will resist weeds and weeds and will keep the plants moist. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Pruning and maintaining the pomegranate tree

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   Bend the pomegranate tree into a woody tree if you like. Although the pomegranate tree will grow more like a shrub than a log if not pruned, you can still prune your pomegranate tree to look more like a tree. This is a job many gardeners do.
   • Use pruning scissors or pliers to cut off lateral buds (the smallest branches that give the tree a scrub appearance) that grow near the base of the tree to give the tree a more woody appearance. This should be done right after the plant has taken root.
   • If you don't need your pomegranate tree to have a woody shape, let it grow naturally.

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   Remove dead or damaged branches. You don't need to prune the pomegranate tree as often as possible to maintain it, but it's also a good idea to remove dead or damaged branches in the spring to help the plant thrive. You can also prune the tree to be less dense, if needed.
   • If you have a pomegranate plant in a pot, you'll need more pruning and shaping to keep it the size and shape you want.

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   Keep the pomegranate tree healthy. Don't over water it to prevent mold growth. Two other problems that pomegranates often encounter are aphids and butterflies. You can kill bed bugs with sprays from a nursery or garden store. You can also implement combined pest control to get rid of bed bugs, including attracting ladybugs, spraying water on plants to repel bed bugs, and you can even buy predatory insects to kill them. kill bed bugs. Pomegranate butterflies are not very common and probably shouldn't be a problem. If so, use a spray to kill the larvae. advertisement

Advice

• Pomegranates can be processed in many ways such as making syrup, juice, salad, making wine, vinegar, coffee, cocktail, salad dressing and more.
• One pomegranate provides 40% of your daily vitamin C requirement.