Description
The Mollar de Elche Pomegranate tree grows rapidly and vigorously. It bears large, dark red seed casings with small, soft seeds. Maturing between March and April.
It is more productive, of better quality, and has a higher calibre than many other pomegranates.
Harvesting
The fruit of the pomegranate tree takes a long time to ripen (about 5 to 7 months), and most will ripen from about April. During hot and dry conditions, pomegranates can ripen earlier and faster, pick the fruit just before mature as they if allowed to become overripe.
They are ready to be picked if they have good, colour and if, when tapped, they sound metallic. Use secateurs to cut the fruit rather than tugging at them.
Position
Plant your pomegranate in full sun for maximum flower and fruit production. They do not like wind, so plant them in a protected spot.
Size
Pomegranates grow between 3 and 6 metres in height and have a wide canopy spread.
Soil Type
These trees are not fussy about the soil type they grow in. Add a layer of organic mulch to get sufficient nutrients into the soil.
Add one 200-gram Bag of our Superfrass to the soil when planting.
Watering
Once the tree is established, it can tolerate drought and heat very well. Even with no water, the tree will grow, but it won’t produce good quality fruit in any significant quantity. Water it about twice a month if there has been no rain. Keeping the soil moist during fruiting will prevent the fruits from splitting.
Fertilising
Fertilise your plant from April to July. Nitrogen is the most essential element for your pomegranate trees if they are not bearing fruit. Well-aged horse manure works wonders.
Apply our slow-release Berry/All-plant Fertiliser. For young plants, apply 1 teaspoon every 4-5 months. The roots will absorb what they need.
Pruning
Pomegranates do best when they are pruned lightly after two years.
