What conditions are needed for growing pomegranates? A detailed explanation of environmental requirements

SummarySoil: The soil for growing pomegranates should be a sandy soil that is loose in texture and has good aeration. Light: All parts of the country can satisfy the light conditions for pomegranate growing. Temperature: The temperature suitable for seed and fruit growth and development is around 26-28°C; the climate of southern regions is very suitable for growing pomegranates, while winters in the north are colder, so work to prevent freeze damage is needed. Seed selection: Suitable high-quality varieties should be chosen according to market demand; at present, soft-seeded pomegranates are more favored by consumers.

1. Soil aspects

1. Pomegranate trees are suitable for growing in sandy soil with good aeration, active soil microorganisms, and loose texture. Pomegranate trees grown in this kind of soil have very well-developed root systems, are healthy and sturdy, with lush branches and leaves, a longer flowering period, and higher fruit yields.

2. If grown in places with poor soil, heavy and shallow soil texture, shallow gravel layers, and poor aeration, pomegranate trees will grow very slowly, develop poorly, have a smaller crown width, be short in stature, with sparse leaves, a short flowering period, small fruit, and very low yields.

3. Pomegranate trees do not have high requirements for the pH of the growing soil, but the salt content in the soil has a certain relationship with freeze damage in pomegranates. The freeze damage index of pomegranates is positively correlated with the salt content in the soil, so in orchards with high salt content, special attention should be paid to freeze protection.

4. In addition to southern regions such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Hubei, Jiangxi, Fujian, and Guizhou, where the soil texture is relatively suitable for pomegranate tree cultivation, most areas in the north are also suitable for growing them.

2. Light aspects

The sunshine hours in pomegranate-growing areas across the country can almost all meet the light needs of pomegranates during the growth stage. From the perspective of light hours, southern regions of China such as Hubei, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Guizhou are relatively suitable for growing, and most areas in the north are also suitable for growing pomegranates.

3. Temperature aspects

1. The vertical and horizontal distribution of pomegranate trees is affected by humidity. When the air temperature is 10°C, the sap in the tree will flow; when the temperature is 11°C, budding will begin, followed by the growth of branches and leaves.

2. When the daily temperature is 24-26°C, it is most suitable for pollination and fertilization, while the most suitable temperature for fruit and seed growth and development is 26-28°C.

3. When the temperature difference between day and night is relatively large, and the daytime temperature is 21-28°C, it will help with the accumulation of sugars in pomegranate seeds.

4. When the monthly average temperature is around 11°C, leaf drop begins, and the aboveground branches and trunk parts enter the dormant period.

5. Temperatures in southern regions such as Hubei, Guangxi, western Guangxi, and Guizhou are higher than those in northern regions, making them relatively suitable for growing pomegranate trees, while winters in northern regions are relatively very cold with lower temperatures, so work such as freeze damage prevention should be done well.

4. Seed selection aspects

Pomegranates are relatively suitable for growing in hilly areas and on small slopes. Before planting, it is necessary to understand the local growing situation well, whether anyone grows them, what varieties are grown, and so on.

When growing pomegranates, choose varieties that are currently popular or hold an advantage in the market. Varieties have changed: pomegranates used to be hard-seeded, but now they are soft-seeded, and the market for soft-seeded pomegranates is very large, having successfully taken over the market of hard-seeded pomegranates.

Soft-seeded pomegranates not only beat hard-seeded pomegranates in appearance and taste, but also lead the market. Although the price is somewhat higher than that of hard-seeded ones, their red appearance and taste are very suitable for consumers, which shows that the market prospects are very broad and have great development potential.