Pomegranate Plant Care in Colder Areas: Watering, Mulch, Thinning & Choosing Varieties

The video discusses the Sumbar pomegranate variety, which is known for its early ripening and soft seeds, making it suitable for growing in zone 7. It emphasizes the importance of selecting the right variety, proper thinning, and using mulch to ensure healthy growth and better fruit quality. Additionally, the video highlights the ornamental value of pomegranate trees and their superior taste when grown at home compared to store-bought varieties.
Recently I planted the variety called Sumbar after its impressive showing in a container. It's said to be the earliest soft-seeded pomegranate. I can certainly see that. It's also very cold hardy, so I've decided to test that along with some citrus here in the Philadelphia area (zone 7A).
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Introduction (0:00):
Discusses growing pomegranates in zone 7 and introduces the variety Salavatski.
Cold Hardiness (0:35):
Mentions Salavatski's ability to survive temperatures close to 0°F without damage.
Sumbar Variety (1:11):
Introduces the Sumbar variety, noted for early ripening and soft seeds.
Seed Types (1:43):
Differentiates between hard-seeded and soft-seeded pomegranates.
Early Ripening (2:17):
Highlights Sumbar's early ripening and success in the Philadelphia area.
Thinning Necessary (2:52):
Explains the need to thin pomegranates for better fruit size and quality.
Cold Hardiness Experiment (3:24):
Questions Sumbar's cold hardiness compared to Salavatski.
Ornamental Value (4:00):
Describes pomegranate trees as beautiful and suitable for ornamental purposes.
Growing Tips (4:31):
Recommends irrigation, eliminating competition, and using mulch for better growth.
Mulch Benefits (5:07):
Details how mulch helps with soil moisture, nutrient availability, and plant establishment.
Personal Preference (5:45):
Shares that pomegranates are the third favorite fruit, highlighting the superior taste of homegrown Salavatski over store-bought varieties.
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Zone 7A - Greater Philadelphia

[@josephjude1290]

One green world has a lot of nice varieties

[@Team5-DS]

Trying two Salavatski and 1 Sirenvyi in a southern facing micro Climate against my brick house in Zone 6b by Scranton Pa will keep ya updated and apperciate the Tips and tricks as always!

[@PeterEntwistle]

Great video, Ross! I need to find a very early variety as our summers are cool and short in the UK. They survive the winter no problem, but getting them to flower and develop the fruit in time is the main issue we have. I've not found anywhere offering the really early Russian varieties over here yet.

[@petekooshian5595]

I want to attempt pomegranates in 6B Michigan at some point. Our little lot where the garden is happens to be a particularly warm microclimate

[@great0789]

I have two in containers that I have been growing in 15gal pots here in Chesapeake VA for 2 years now to get them bigger/more lignified. Putting plant jackets onto them during the Winters.
Do you think these varieties will do well here in Zone 8A? (it got down to 7F with high winds just two winters ago which is 7A temps). I want to plant them on the South Side of the house.
Parfianka and Sweet varieties.
Thanks!!!

[@RossRaddi]

You'll do well during the winter. I'm not sure about your season length though.

[@NganNguyen-gk2sm]

Can you give me the name of the Nursery so can I order please?
Thank you so much
❤

[@josephjude1290]

One green world has a lot of nice varieties

[@RossRaddi]

Also burnt ridge.

[@gardenofseeden]

My pomegrantes die almost every year to the ground. I have 7 varieties including Solivaski. I am also only 30 miles from you.

[@RossRaddi]

30 miles can be a big deal.

[@Everythingbrawlstarss]

Jealous Ross. My salavatsky dies to the ground every year herein missouri

[@RossRaddi]

Consider protecting it for one winter.

[@RossRaddi]

That does the trick with my figs.