Yes, you can try to grow your own pomegranate by saving the seeds.Be careful because the branches are armed with unfriendly spines or thorns (it is considered a berry bush, afterall.) Also prune out any suckers or wayward branches throughout the growing season. ![]() Prune in late winter before the buds break but after the last frosty day.Pro tip: Harvest when color peaks out and when tapped they make a metallic sound. Harvest before maturity in October and make sure you do this before the fall rains as this can split the fruit.To optimize flavor, keep your plant well watered during the growing season and into fall. Will tolerate drought but expect diminished fruit production.Add 1 Tablespoon per square foot of tree. Also, like other fruit trees, an application of epsom salt helps produce sweeter fruit. In the fall, feed your plant with a good supply of nitrogen to support both flower and foliage growth.They also surprisingly handle salty soil like a champ. Not as finicky as other fruit trees, pomegranates prefer well-draining loamy soil but will tolerate clay or sandy soils too.Plant in a hot, sunny spot to produce the best fruit, at least 6 hours. ![]() Photograph by Maura Ambrose/Folk Fibers, from A Texas Quilter Cooks Up Plant-Based Colors for an Age-Old Craft.
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