Pomegranate Farming Tips

1. Pomegranate Farming Tips
Climate & Soils
Semiarid climate with mild winters and hot summers are ideal for growth of pomegranate.
Pomegranate can be successfully grown in areas with temperature ranging from 25-35 0C and
annual rainfall of 500–800 mm. Hot and dry climate during fruit development improves the fruit
quality.
Pomegranate can be grown on a wide range of soils. However, it grows well in medium deep, loamy
and well-drained soils having a pH of 7.5. It can tolerate soils that are loamy and slightly alkaline.
Heavy soils with poor drainage facilities are not suitable for pomegranate cultivation.
Land Preparation
Land is prepared by ploughing, harrowing, levelling and removing weeds.
Irrigation Management
Regular irrigation from flowering till harvesting is necessary in order to prevent dropping of flowers
and cracking of fruit. Pomegranate trees are tolerant of drought conditions but require irrigation to
produce optimum yield. Under drip irrigation and ideal soil conditions, pomegranates require about
650 mm of water per hectare per annum.
Harvesting & Post Harvest Measures
Fruits are graded based on their weight, size and colour. Fruits can be stored in cold storage for up
to 2 months or for 10 weeks at a temperature of 50 C. Longer storage should be at 100 C and 95%
RH to avoid chilling injury and weight loss.