How Do You Plant A Pomegranate Fruit Tree?
Pomegranate trees grow 10 to 15 feet tall and are deciduous. The leaves are small, dark green and glossy. The fruit, which is filled with seeds, has a tough outer skin. The seeds are pithy and covered with a glistening gel-like substance that can be made into juice. The seeds also can be used as a garnish. Choose a healthy plant. The leaves should be fresh and green. Look at the bottom of the pot to see if there are roots poking through. A few roots are acceptable; a tangle of roots is not. Dig a hole twice as deep and wide as the pomegranate tree’s pot. If the pot is 1 foot in diameter and 15 inches tall, the hole should be at least 30 inches deep and 2 feet wide. Prepare the soil. Mix the soil from the hole with equal parts of organic mulch, sand and bagged potting soil. Add a handful of all-purpose fertilizer. Mix thoroughly. Refill the planting hole halfway, then add water to settle the soil. Gently remove the pomegranate tree from its pot. If the roots are pot-bound, tease them ou
