What is the secret to growing sweet fruit on my pomegranates, please? I saw an article own telly a few days ago from an orchardist saying that it was tricky to get the fruit sweet but they didn't say what the secret is. Can you help? My trees are quite vigorous and they are fruiting well.
Hmmm, I'm not sure what the 'secret' would be.
Choosing a variety suitable to your growing zone and optimizing it's care is the best way to have healthy and flavorful fruit.
You may want to check with your County Extension Office to find a list of the varieties suitable to your region.
Here are some links for you including a link to help you find your nearest Extension Office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-in-a-pot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/varieties-of-pomegranate.htm
My pomegranate also shed the blooms, but some blooms were retained which produce fruit but some split, some shrink.
Some amount of flowers dropping is normal, but this article will help you with the fruit problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/splitting-pomegranate-fruit.htm
The flowers of the pomegranate tree that I grew last year keep falling along with the sepals. The flowers are pretty but I am actually interested in the fruit. Am I being impatient or do I have a tree which produces only male flowers? The tree, the leaves and the flowers look healthy.
Do you have a fruit bearing cultivator?
Here is an article that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/no-pomegranates-on-trees.htm
The birds and pests ate all my fruit last year. How do I prevent them from consuming all my pomegranates?
This article has some of the best tips on bird protection.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/protect-fruit-tree-birds.htm
Neem Oil is a good treatment for most of the common pests.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-leaves-curling.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Promogranet leaves turns into yellow Color & tip of leaves burn why this happen?
Yellowing of leaves could be a watering issue; too much or too little.
It also could be pests, disease or environmental issues.
Inspect the plant for signs of these issues.
Leaf tip damage could also be caused by the above issues, but also over fertilizing or watering with conditioned water. Excess salts can build up in the soil. Water with distilled water or leave water out for 48 hours before using.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-in-a-pot.htm
I planted a pomegranate tree this winter and I not sure if it survived the winter. It has no leaves yet. How can I tell if this tree is alive and a late leaving tree or did not survive the stress of the winter and planting. It get full sun has been well watered and I live in zone 7a. I am not seeing leave buds or new grow shoots. I am also not familiar with growing this type of tree.
You can test the branches by bending them. If they snap off, the branch has died.
You can also to a scratch test on the bark.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
Did you grow a variety that is hardy in zone 7? There are a few, but in general most varieties are hardy zones 8-10.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-winter-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/varieties-of-pomegranate.htm
Keep in mind that most reputable garden centers will guarantee a new tree planting for 1 year.
Hi! I have a pomegranate bush that has grown to a tree that I bought 4 years ago. At the time of purchase it had one bud one flower on it but it didn't turn into a pomegranate. I specifically bought it because it said it would produce fruit and could be kept small like a bush but then my husband and I decided to plant it outside. It has never produced fruit and I can't figure out why. I read 2 articles on this site written by the same person on the same day. One says that they are self-pollinating and the other says that they require a 2nd plant. I don;t understand the contradiction. Can anyone please help? Thank you! :)
Yes, Most Pomegranate are self fruitful, though anther pollinator can help. This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/no-pomegranates-on-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/pomegranate-tree-pollination.htm