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General Information
Pomegranates are highly ornamental shrubs with edible fruit from the Middle East. Once established they are highly drought tolerant.
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January1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.February1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. FertilizeFertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.March1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. FertilizeFertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.April1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. FertilizeFertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.3. PropagatePropagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.May1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. PropagatePropagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.June1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. PropagatePropagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.July1. WaterWater regularly for best fruit production.August1. WaterWater regularly for best fruit production.September1. WaterWater regularly for best fruit production.2. HarvestHarvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.October1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. HarvestHarvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.November1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. PrunePrune for shape after leaves drop in autumn.3. HarvestHarvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.December1. PlantPlant pomegranate shrub.2. PrunePrune for shape after leaves drop in autumn. -
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
January
Plant pomegranate shrub.
February
Plant pomegranate shrub.
March
Plant pomegranate shrub.
April
Plant pomegranate shrub.
May
Plant pomegranate shrub.
June
Plant pomegranate shrub.
October
Plant pomegranate shrub.
November
Plant pomegranate shrub.
December
Plant pomegranate shrub.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
February
Fertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.
March
Fertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.
April
Fertilize in late winter to early spring with general purpose fertilizer.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
July
Water regularly for best fruit production.
August
Water regularly for best fruit production.
September
Water regularly for best fruit production.
Prune
When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?
November
Prune for shape after leaves drop in autumn.
December
Prune for shape after leaves drop in autumn.
Propagate
When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?
April
Propagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.
May
Propagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.
June
Propagate by stem cuttings into sterile potting mix.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
September
Harvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.
October
Harvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.
November
Harvest when fully red. Will not ripen further after harvest. Cut off fruit rather than pulling.
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