|
Mon, Aug 29, 11 at 20:45
| Hello Fruit Lovers, I have a vertical habit pomegranate, about 8' tall, in the ground 2 years and a short, lollipop shaped pomegranate, about 4 ' tall, in the ground 3 years. They're in different parts of the yard, with different sun exposures, but they have the same problem, so I'm sure it's me. They do flower, and fruit seems to swell, but then at <1" diameter the fruit falls off. Do I need to water more? Fertilize? If so, at what time of year? I'm in near-coastal southern CA. Thank you. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Mon, Aug 29, 11 at 22:00
| Do you know for sure you have fruiting pomegranates? There are many non-fruiting, ornamental varieties that are very popular here, perhaps you have a couple of these? If not, what fruiting varieties do you have? It can take 2 to 3 years for poms to fruit. You should fertilize 3 times a year with the same fertilizer you use for your citrus trees for the first couple of years as they get established. Then once in the spring, and mulch well with compost. I tend to mix in a wee bit of chicken compost (which you can get by the bag at Lowe's) along with my regular compost. I have them on drips. Patty S. |
Here is a link that might be useful: California Rare Fruit Growers: Pomegranate Facts
|
| There is someone in my neighborhood that has a Pomegranate tree and it has lot's of fruit. I am so envious as I drive by it. Sorry that probably didn't help, but I just wanted to share. |
|
- Posted by hoosierquilt z10a/23 Vista Calif (My Page) on Tue, Aug 30, 11 at 21:36
| Fruit will come, yeye's pom is still very young, yet. Patience, grasshopper. Patty S. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the California Gardening Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.