Can it survive hard freeze? thx

Pomegranate molasses is widely available at Middle Eastern grocery stores. It is nothing more than the concentrated pom juice and is very cost effective to purchase.

I found the brand listed below locally for $7.00. It tastes pleasant and very tart. I have used it as a substitute for tamarind paste in Island Style cooking. A couple of tablespoons and some sweetener in a glass of water makes a very nice ade type drink.

That "wonderful" pom is sooo expensive... I thought I'd share a more cost effective way to get those stellar benefits.

Thanks Gardengrove for this and the sapodilla info!!! I, for one, very much appreciate the information.

Here is a link that might be useful: This brand

Thonotorose, thanks for the molasses info I will be looking for that on one of my specialty store hunting.

JCTsai,I'm not sure, but I don't believe it will survive a hard freeze. you might to check with your local extension service.

Carmen

These live for many years here in USDA 8 although coldest winters (with temperatures in the single digits) can be destructive to them.

Carmen, I have the same pomegranate molasses that Thonotorose posted, I got it in Whole Foods some time ago and I use for Middle Eastern recipes, there is also a vinegar made with pomegranates that I use it sometimes and of course there is also juice, but nothing beats a flavor of a fresh one, I had one pomegranate tree in Phoenix that gave me a lot of fruit, took some very cold winters too.

Silvia

Silvia,Thank you for that info, I will be going to whole foods or the Asian Market soon. As with any fruit or veggie you are right, just can't beat the taste of fresh, but sometime fresh is not available.
I have planted several trees but I have moved around too much in the past few years so they always stay behind for someone else to enjoy.
Silvia, do you remember who it was that brought the Pom cuttings to your last party??

Carmen

Carmen, it is a good idea to use the fruits while in season to get the most nutritive value, there is always something in season anyway.
I have one giant pomegranate tree now but still have not seen any fruit yet, not a good variety I think.
Barbie came to the party with that delicious pomegranate, a good variety that is for sure.

Silvia

I also remember lots of pomegranates growing in Phoenix. The old central Phx area used to get irrigation (probably still does) and there would be lots of 'wild' pomegranates in the alleys along some of the ditches by our house and us kids would go pick them when they were ripe. I don't know what variety those were but they got decent sized fruit and lots of it.