How Do You Grow Pomegranate Trees In Containers?
Pomegranate trees can be grown in the ground or in containers. They are self pollinating so you only need one tree to harvest some fruit. The fruit of the pomegranate is full of antioxidants and other health benefits. The bark is antibacterial and antiviral. It’s a hardy tree and tolerant to many weather conditions, making it an easy tree to grow. You can expect flowering and fruit from a two-year-old tree. Fill container about 1/4 full with tree potting soil. Leaving some on the bottom, cone the rest of the dirt up the sides. Place the root ball in the cone. Fill in around the roots with soil. Fill to the level of the container you purchased it in. Do not cover any part of the trunk with soil. Water well. Press down soil slightly to make sure there are no air pockets around the root ball. After the tree is planted, water deeply about once a week. You may need to water more in the heat of the summer. Put about a half cup of 10-10-10 fertilizer on the tree. Spread it on top of the soil,
