My Edibles: Pomegranate Trees WA

pomegranate (Seedling) ^6/10

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It was on a Bunnings throw-out table and I couldn't resist! I stuck it straight into the ground and have poured my washing-machine run-off onto it. I've never had a plant thrive so much! It started at 20cm high and about 30cm wide ... in 4 months it was 1.5m high, about 2m wide and covered in fruit and flowers. I have hacked it back to about 80cm tall to encourage bushyness and a bit of strength (it was weedy). Nothing seems to worry it! Unfortunately I've only tried the fruit 'unripe' ... I think it has potential but might need to leave it on the plant longer!

Plant appears to retain its leaves and flower year-round on about half the branches, but looses leaves on the other half! It is looking very lush with minimal water in the middle of summer. I don't think the fruit tastes the best - but these plants are tough, and can survive mistreatment in very poor WA soil and harsh WA sun.

Next time, I'm investing in a non-seedling to get the superior fruit, but the plants are fantastic (even if the fruit is very seedy and not that exciting in the taste department). They are only watered every few weeks and are in the worst possible location - tough as old boots.

Planted: 2010

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 2 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

When I Fertilise: Never

Pest Control:

None

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Comments

Article on grafting these babies http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/forum/67332.html top work and you will get good fruit quicker.

Thanks for the link ... I'm wondering if I should try grafting a 'wonderful' and getting slightly better fruit.

Pomegranate - Elcite (Grafted)

Planted: 2011

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pomegranate - Elcite

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Planted mid 2010

Planted: 2010

Pollination: Self Pollination

Pomegranate - Rosavaya ^6/10

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Scrawny looking plant...

Planted: 2010

Height 40 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Pomegranate - Elcite (Grafted)

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Purchased on the 5th of December as an older plant, not sure how old, waiting for a bigger pot at the moment.

Potted up into its new pot early January 2010. Looking good, hoping for flowers next season..

28 Feb - my pomegranate is flowering... yay.. I am very happy as I thought not long ago that it was sick as some leaves had yellow spots. But I was reassured by members of this forum that the spots looked more like a deficiency rather than a disease. You guys must have been right... hooray

Planted: 2009

Height 1 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Rooster Booster / Seamungus / Seafeed - applied alternatively

Pest Control: Nothing as yet

Organic Status:Organic

Question: Pruning tips?

Pomegranate - Wonderful (Seedling) ^7/10

Fruiting Months February and March

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Organic Status:Partially Organic

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