Himalayan Pomegranate
Punica granatum var. daru, or Himalayan Pomegranate, is a hardy shrub that grows 2-4m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Growth
Medium
Height
2-4m
Soil
Well-drained Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Himalayas
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-32
Humidity (%)
60-75
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Compost, Balanced Fertilizers
Watering
Weekly deep watering
Plant Weight
1.5-2.5
Flowering Time
Late Spring to Early Summer
Soil Ph level
6.5-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.6-1.0
Yield Per Plant
8-12 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
20-25Years
Health Benefits
Antioxidant, Skin Health, Heart Health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 months with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Whiteflies, Powdery Mildew
Soft, discolored fruit, Brown/black spots on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Yellowing, stunted growth, White powdery patches on leaves
Remove affected fruits, improve air circulation, Prune affected leaves, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Sticky traps.
Fungicides with carbendazim, Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides like pyrethroids, Fungicides containing sulfur