Dwarf Pomegranate – 5 Seeds

Dwarf Pomegrate is a more compact pomegranate variety. This dwarf version of the fruiting pomegranate is perfect for container gardeners. It fruits very freely and is suitable for growing in pots, making it perfect for growing in a greenhouse, on a patio or balcony. It grows to a height of between 60 – 120cm. In summer, orange-red, funnel-shaped flowers are produced, followed by round edible fruit measuring up to 5cm across.

Growing Dwarf Pomegranate

Indoor Sowing: Mid Winter.

Direct Sowing: Spring.

• You can start Pomegranate seeds indoors over the winter and then plant them outside in the spring after the last threat of frost. Alternatively you can direct sow the seeds in Spring.
• Fill a small pot or a seed starting tray with potting soil.
• Plant 1 seed per cell or per pot. Place the seed on top of the moistened potting soil and cover with a layer of soil.
• Place your pot or tray in a warm, sunny spot and make sure to keep the soil moist, but not not soaking wet, until germination.
• For added humidity and warmth during winter, you can cover the pot loosely with a clear plastic bag or a dome, until the seeds have sprouted.
• Germination takes about 2 months.
• When the weather warms in spring, you can harden off the plants, before moving them permanently outdoors.
• Pomegranates are drought-tolerant, and can be grown in dry areas with either a Mediterranean winter rainfall climate or in summer rainfall climates.
• In wetter areas, they can be prone to root decay from fungal diseases.
• They can be tolerant of moderate frost, down to about −12 °C.