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How to Grow Wonderful Pomegranate

Punica granatum 'Wonderful'

Your complete guide to growing Wonderful Pomegranate.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterModerate — regular watering
📅Harvest150-160 days
🗺Zones8–10
📏Height10-12 feet
Wonderful Pomegranate📷 Wikipedia: Pomegranate

When to Plant Wonderful Pomegranate

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 8 — — July – November
Zone 9 — — June – December
Zone 10 — — June – December

Companion Plants for Wonderful Pomegranate

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids and improves soil health with sulfur compounds

Comfrey

Deep roots bring nutrients to surface and provides potassium-rich mulch

Lavender

Repels aphids, moths, and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators

Marigold

Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for aphids and attracts predatory insects

Rosemary

Deters aphids, cabbage moths, and carrot flies with strong aromatic oils

Tansy

Repels ants, mice, and various insects that damage fruit trees

Yarrow

Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil nutrients through deep taproot

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone which is toxic to pomegranates and inhibits growth

Eucalyptus

Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants

Fennel

Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

83.0kcal
1.67gProtein
4.00gFiber
10.20mgVitamin C
0.30mgIron
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