🌳 Pomegranate Plant – Growing & Care Guide

The pomegranate (botanical name: Punica granatum) is a highly profitable fruit plant known for its sweet-tangy arils and excellent market demand. It grows well in Indian climatic conditions and is suitable for home gardens as well as commercial farming.

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical climates. Tolerates heat and semi-arid conditions.

Temperature: Ideal range 25°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil. Slightly alkaline soil is also suitable. Avoid waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for good flowering and fruiting.

Planting Distance: 4–5 meters apart.

Watering: Light but regular watering. Reduce watering during fruit maturity to improve sweetness.

Best Planting Time: July–September or February–March.

Fruiting Time: Starts fruiting in 1.5–2 years (grafted plants may fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or cow dung twice a year. Add NPK fertilizer before flowering for higher yield.

Pruning: Annual pruning helps maintain shape and increases fruit production.

Mulching: Conserves moisture and controls weeds.

Pest & Disease Control: Watch for fruit borer, aphids, and fungal spots. Neem oil spray is effective for prevention.

Weeding: Keep the base clean for healthy growth.

🍎 Uses of Pomegranate

Eaten fresh as table fruit

Used for juice and health drinks

Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C

Supports heart health and immunity

High demand in fresh fruit and export markets