What are the reasons a pomegranate tree does not bear fruit?

The pomegranate has very high utilization value. It is not only a fruit, but the pomegranate peel is also a medicinal material with extremely high medicinal value, so pomegranates are still quite popular on the market. With the increase in pomegranate planting area, pomegranate output has also changed noticeably, but many growers report that pomegranate trees they have grown for a long time simply do not bear fruit. Why is that? And what solutions are there? There are many reasons pomegranates do not bear fruit, so the editors of Qinong Net have compiled some of the more common reasons and solutions for everyone. Let's take a look.

Reasons for not bearing fruit

1. Wrong variety

Improper selection of pomegranate tree variety is one of the most basic problems behind a pomegranate tree not bearing fruit. The main issue is that there are now many pomegranate tree varieties, and there are also pomegranate trees grown solely for ornamental purposes, which we call flower pomegranates. They are actually no different from fruiting pomegranate trees. If someone who does not understand pomegranates buys this kind of pomegranate tree, then no matter how you grow it, it is impossible for it to bear fruit.

2. Insufficient light

The pomegranate tree is a light-loving plant. Its entire growth stage requires sufficient light so that it can grow and develop normally. As long as water is sufficient, it can tolerate even very strong light, so if the light duration is insufficient, it will also be unable to bear fruit.

3. Improper fertilization

Improper fertilization is mainly shown in two aspects. The first is poor nutrition, and the second is improper use of fertilizer. Both can cause the pomegranate tree not to bear fruit. Poor nutrition is mainly shown in the degeneration of the pomegranate's floral organs, making it unable to bear fruit like a normal fruit tree, and all the flowers drop after blooming. Improper use of fertilizer is mainly shown in excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer, causing excessive vegetative growth of branches and leaves, or applying large amounts of fertilizer leading to excess nutrients.

4. Improper density

Improper density is also mainly shown in two aspects. The first is that when planting, the trees were not planted at a reasonable density, resulting in too high a density between plants, so they cannot carry out photosynthesis normally. The second is that the branches and leaves of the pomegranate trees grow too luxuriantly and were not pruned in time, resulting in poor air and light penetration in the orchard.

Solutions

Different reasons for pomegranates not bearing fruit call for different solutions. First, regarding the choice of variety, it is best to choose varieties certified by the national seed management center for planting, which ensures the quality of the variety. If they still do not bear fruit, then it has nothing to do with the seed and needs to be considered from other aspects. Second, choose a plot with sufficient light for planting to ensure it gets enough light. Then fertilize reasonably. During the growth period, mainly use base fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer; during the flowering period, an appropriate amount of foliar fertilizer can be sprayed; during the fruiting period, an appropriate amount of boron fertilizer can be sprayed together with Zhuangguoling to promote fruit growth. Finally, when planting, it is best to plant with a row spacing of 3 m and a plant spacing of about 2.5 m. Next, prune branches and leaves at the appropriate time according to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong.