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This article will help you access the tree and how to treat.
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Like any big investment in land use and agricultural crops, especially when you are dependent on the export market and foreign laws and regulations, it is wise to research thoroughly and do a good market feasibility study. Know what you are getting into and what the current status of the market is and the risks. Local growers associations, farm advisors and university extension services can give you the best advise on planting, soil and water management, and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).

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Harvest season for pomegranates in September for early ripening varieties and continues through October for later ripening cultivars.

When harvesting pomegranate fruit, pick when the fruit is fully ripe and a deep red in color since it does not continue to ripe post-harvest. Begin picking pomegranates when the fruit makes a metallic sound when you tap it with your finger. How to Harvest Pomegranates When you are ready to harvest, cut the fruit from the tree, don’t pull it off. Cut the fruit as close as possible to the branch, taking the stem with the fruit.

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That's a hot dry climate where you live, water management will be your primary challenge. A plant in a container is even more challenging because of limited soil volume and rapid drying. Pomegranite are normally drought tolerant, but in your case you may need to provide daily irrigation or several times a week. Checking soil moisture content regularly will be essential. I recommend a soil moisture meter to take some of the guesswork out of it.

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The dead tips I see in the photos could be related to transplant shock or temporary water deficit related to the initial watering program. Hopefully the die-back does not continue as the plant adapts and establishes roots in the new pot and soil. Don't fertilize until it puts out some new growth.

Usually, this isn't a big deal. What is a bad thing is planting a tree in a container with mud. Clay is not a suitable media for container, as it tends to turn to mud. Once this dries, it will become like concrete which will starve the tree of nutrients and water.

This tree should be planted in a mix of potting soil and compost.

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It would be best to keep it in container until Spring when the soil warms up. It may not have enough time to harden off before chilly weather arrives if you plant it now, though it isn't uncommon for them to survive an Autumn planting. Spring is just best to ensure survival.

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