When the pomegranate sings and why it does not bear fruit

Pomegranate is called the “king of fruits” for its beneficial, healing properties. But in order not to purchase a low-quality product, you need to know when the pomegranate ripens and how to choose it correctly. The harvest time depends on the variety and country of growth, and the taste depends on compliance with the rules of collection and storage.

Varietal features of ripening pomegranate fruits

Pomegranate is a healthy berry with a thick skin. Depending on the variety, the fruits differ in taste, have a different mass and color. The juice contains many useful substances that treat anemia, colds, increase immunity and stop the growth of cancer cells. It is also rich in iron, which prevents iron deficiency anemia.

The berry has also found wide application in cosmetology. Due to the high content of vitamins and trace elements, the juice is used to make creams, masks and shampoos.

There are about 350 varieties. They differ in size, color, taste and shelf life. Most popular:

1. Ahmar. The sweetest and most delicious specimen from Iran. The plant reaches 4 m, in summer the crown is covered with red-orange flowers. After flowering, small fruits weighing 300 g are formed. Dense skin is pink-green in color, the seeds are pale pink. It is believed that the lighter the seed, the tastier the pomegranate. In terms of glucose content, Akhmar occupies one of the leading positions. Local residents appreciate the variety not only for its useful fruits, but also for its flexible branches, from which baskets are woven. Ripens mid-October.

   

2. Azerbaijani goulusha. One of the best varieties grown in Azerbaijan. The tree is small, reaches 2,5-3 m. The crown is formed by flexible shoots with small thorns. Rounded pomegranates weighing up to 600 g have a thin, shiny red-pink rind. Burgundy bones are small, oblong and corrugated. Sweet and sour juice contains 15% glucose, 1,3% acids. Keeping quality is 3-4 months. The variety is high-yielding, the tree gives 25 kg or more. The pomegranate ripens on the 20th of October.

   

3. Kizil-Anora. The best variety grown in Uzbekistan. It is early ripe, small pomegranates have a rounded flattened shape, weighing 600-800 g and a thin, shiny rind of bright red color. Small brown seeds, dark cherry juice, sweet and sour taste. Ripens in early October.

   

4. Ak Don Crimean. A zoned specimen bred in the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. Round fruits are large, thin cream-colored peel with a one-sided blush and numerous red spots located over the entire surface. Ripe grains are small, the juice is sweet with a slight pleasant sourness. The pomegranate ripens in early October.

   

5. purple variety. Tall shrub with bright red fruits weighing 300 g. The plant is high-yielding and frost-resistant. Oblong corrugated grains are juicy and very fragrant. Ripens mid-October.

   

When the pomegranates ripen

It is difficult to say when the pomegranate ripens, it all depends on the variety and the country of growth. It mostly ripens in October. But some varieties are ripe in early September and until the end of October.

Unscrupulous sellers harvest the tree green, and it ripens unnaturally. Therefore, it is necessary to know when the pomegranate ripens and how to choose a ripe one.

When pomegranate ripens in Crimea

The sunny climate of the Crimea favorably affects the cultivation of pomegranate. It can be found on personal plots, in city parks and squares. The ripening time of the pomegranate on the tree is at the beginning of October. Everything that is sold ahead of time is imported grenades.

When pomegranate ripens in Azerbaijan

Pomegranates begin to ripen in Azerbaijan from October 26. During this period, the country begins to celebrate the “International Pomegranate Day”. The mass consumption of pomegranates lasts 14 days, until November 7, since at this time the harvest is completed. Despite the fact that the fruits are not very beautiful in appearance, the peel is not smooth and shiny, but the grains are very tasty, sweet and healthy.

When does pomegranate ripen in Turkey?

Harvest in Turkey ripens from mid-September to late October. It all depends on the variety and place of growth. Pomegranate is not only a tasty and healthy fruit, but also a visiting card of the Turkish coast along with other exotic fruits. It is better to buy pomegranates at the market, during the harvest season.

When does a pomegranate begin to bear fruit after planting?

Pomegranate begins to bear fruit 2 years after planting the seedling. Subject to the rules of care, the pomegranate on the tree matures for 35 years. To reap a rich harvest, you need to know the tricks of growing. Pomegranate is a fast-growing plant, fruit-bearing branches dry out, they should be removed in a timely manner.

Flower laying takes place on last year’s branches. Flowers are multi-petalled, solitary or clustered together in 3-4 flowers. By flowers, you can determine the yield, as they are divided into 2 groups:

• Short-petaled bellflowers – the pistil is short, the stigma is located below the anther area. Such flowers are not pollinated and crumble over time.
• Pitcher-shaped, long-petaled – the pistil is long, the stigma is located above the anthers, so pollination occurs safely, ovaries form after flowering.

Harvest time depends not only on the rules of care, but also on the method of cultivation. A pomegranate tree grown from seeds begins fruiting in 3-4 years. A plant grown from cuttings, 2 years after planting.

Growing a pomegranate tree is a troublesome business. But it is not enough to grow a rich harvest, you need to know the rules of collection and storage. The taste and beneficial properties of the berry depend on these rules.

Unripe berries can only be harvested in case of bad weather. Ripe ones are removed from the branch before cracks begin to appear on the peel.

Before laying the crop for long-term storage, the grenades are not washed, they are wrapped in parchment and put away in a cool room. Once every 7 days, the crop is sorted out, eliminating damaged specimens. Subject to simple rules, the harvested crop can be stored for 2-3 months.

How to understand that the pomegranate is ripe

Very often, the crop arrives in stores unripe, and appearances can be deceiving. But in order not to make a mistake in the choice, the ripeness and number of seeds can be recognized by some signs:

1. Ripe grains should be oblong and ribbed.
2. The skin color should be burgundy or bright pink. Paleness indicates increased acidity.
3. The peel is dry, without mechanical damage and signs of rot. The presence of cracks indicates overripe.
4. The sound when tapping should be sonorous. In immature specimens, the sound is deaf.
5. Ripe fruits without aroma. If they exude a strong smell, then the crop is not ripe.
6. The peel should be elastic, if it is soft and spotty, then the fruit is overripe and begins to deteriorate.
7. A ripe berry by weight should be heavy, since the severity depends on the size of the ripe grains.
8. Maturity can also be determined by the inflorescence. It should be dry, without the presence of green color.
9. Pomegranate ripens from late September to early November.

Why does pomegranate not bear fruit?

The pomegranate tree does not ripen and does not bear fruit for natural reasons and if the rules of care are not followed, due to poor climatic conditions.

Natural causes – since the pomegranate is a cross-pollinated plant, fruiting depends on the structure of the flower:

• inflorescences with a short pistil are not pollinated and do not set fruits;
• flowers with an elongated pistil form ovaries.

Fruiting on a pomegranate tree may not occur for unnatural reasons. These include:

1. Cold weather – pomegranate ripens only in regions with a warm climate.
2. Lack of light, the tree must be grown in a well-lit area. In the shade, flowering will be scarce or absent altogether.
3. Depleted soil, the berry ripens only on fertile, loose soil with neutral acidity.
4. Pomegranate ripens and bears fruit only on a grafted tree.
5. The pomegranate tree does not like frequent watering. On moist soil, it will begin to hurt, the flowers will begin to fall off and the fruits will not tie.

Conclusion

Pomegranate ripens for 4 months after the start of flowering. The term depends on the region of growth, climatic conditions and varietal characteristics. To purchase a ripe, healthy berry, you need to know the timing of collection and signs of ripeness.