How to Grow Pomegranates in Humid Climates

A pomegranate is an interesting plant that grows either as a shrub or tree. It thrives in both temperate or subtropical climates and will even grow in humid conditions, though it doesn't always produce fruit. These plants are used in landscaping because of the lush foliage and bright fruit. The trees grow up to 15 feet tall as a shrub and 20 feet as a tree.

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Instructions

- 1
  Plant a pomegranate plant in the sunniest, warmest location possible. Avoid sites with poor air flow or where large trees and other structures block the light. Ensure the soil is well-draining and amend with perlite or sand if it has too much clay. The soil should feel like a wrung-out sponge when squeezed.
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  Water the plant sparingly in the first year or two. Give it water every two to four weeks in dry spells. When the tree is established, it won't need watering except in cases of severe drought.
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  Fertilize the plant in its first and second spring with two applications of 4-oz. nitrogen fertilizer. After that it shouldn't need any more fertilizing.
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  Cut the plant back when it reaches 2 feet tall. Encourage four or five new branches to grow when these are 1 foot from the ground. Ensure the branches are evenly spaced around the tree. Prune the plant back every year for the first three years to encourage new growth.
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  Pick the fruit before it's fully mature or it will start to split. This is particularly true in rainy conditions. The fruit stored well for up to seven months.

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