A Detailed Guide to the Latest Key Considerations for Growing Soft-Seed Pomegranates

The soft-seed pomegranate is a new variety of pomegranate, and its popularity in the market far exceeds that of ordinary pomegranates. The soft-seed pomegranate is superior to ordinary pomegranates not only in appearance but also in taste and other aspects, so its economic value is also higher. So what issues do we need to pay attention to when growing soft-seed pomegranates? Let's take a brief look below.

1. Soil and Fertilizer Management

Soft-seed pomegranates are suitable for planting in plots with loose soil, ample water, ample sunlight, and good fertilizer and water retention. When planting, we generally use the method of pit reclamation, then add farmyard manure to each planting pit, spread a thin layer of soil over it, and then plant. Next, what we need to pay attention to is that after planting, in order to promote the absorption and utilization of nutrients, we need to carry out two rounds of intertillage, and at the same time we also need to apply additional fertilizer appropriately, mainly by means of furrow application outside the roots.

2. Planting Density

When planting, we need to reasonably control the planting density. The soft-seed pomegranate is a relatively small fruit tree, so we can usually adopt high-density planting, also known as intensive planting density; generally 110 fruit trees can be planted per mu, with a row spacing of 3 m and a plant spacing of 2 m for each tree. Of course, there is also another planting density with a row spacing of 3 to 4 m and a plant spacing of 3 m, also known as the extensive planting model. So we need to reasonably adjust the planting density according to the selected planting model, so that resources can be utilized to the maximum extent.

3. Tree Shape Management

Tree shape management is actually the pruning of the branches and leaves of the soft-seed pomegranate tree. We need to start pruning during the young tree stage of the soft-seed pomegranate tree; this is mainly to cultivate its tree shape and canopy. After the canopy of the young tree has taken shape, we need to reasonably regulate the density between branches and reasonably allocate the fruiting branches. For pomegranate trees in the fruiting stage, we should pay even more attention to the pruning of branches and leaves to enhance the permeability between branches; the pruning principles for the remaining branches and leaves are the same as those for other fruit trees.

4. Promoting Flowers and Preserving Fruit

The work of promoting flowers and preserving fruit is an issue we need to focus on during the growing process. When the soft-seed pomegranate tree has just budded, we need to apply additional fertilizer once; at this time it can promote pomegranate flowering, extend the pomegranate flowering period, and increase the fruit-setting rate of pomegranates. Next, during this period we also need to reasonably carry out flower thinning. After the pomegranates have set fruit, we need to appropriately remove some pomegranate fruits and keep only the fruits with better growth, so that the fruits produced are large and good. Finally, it is best to spray an appropriate amount of agents to prevent flower and fruit drop, such as paclobutrazol, gibberellin, and so on; the effects are all very good.

The above are the most common issues in the process of growing soft-seed pomegranate trees, and they are also the main issues we need to pay attention to. Of course, when planting, it is best to also take measures to prevent frost damage and pests and diseases, which can greatly reduce the risk of planting.