How Do You Grow Pomegranates In Arkansas?
Pomegranates are treasured in Persian and other Middle Eastern cuisines for their acidic, tangy flavor. These fruits are easy to grow in your back yard if you can meet their optimal growth requirements. Pomegranates cannot survive temperatures below 10 degrees F, prefer a full sun environment and do not perform well in drought conditions. If you want to grow pomegranates in Arkansas, your plants should do well but you will need to provide a space heater if the temperature falls below 10 degrees in a rare cold spell. Buy a pomegranate sapling from a nursery. Wonderful and Grenada are common varieties. Determine where to plant your pomegranate tree. The tree will develop a low, sprawling shape, so find a spot where it can flourish without competition. Dig a hole twice as large as the pomegranate’s root ball. Remove any rocks or sticks from the site. For best results, plan to fill the hole with either potting soil or a mixture of native soil and compost. Remove your pomegranate sapling fr
