{"product_id":"pomegranate-seeds","title":"Pomegranate Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePomegranate Tree Seeds for Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eExtract seeds from ripe fruit and clean thoroughly to remove pulp (fermentation not required).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpring, when soil temperatures reach\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e65°F (18°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYear-round with bottom heat (ideal germination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e75-85°F\/24-29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-draining mix (sandy loam with compost, pH\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5-7.2\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½ inch (1.2 cm) deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeedlings need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12-18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapart; mature trees require\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15-20 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun (\u003cstrong\u003e6+ hours daily\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep soil moist until germination, then water deeply but infrequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination \u0026amp; Early Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSprouts emerge in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14-30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when seedlings are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eProtect young plants from temperatures below\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40°F (4°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished Trees:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant; water every\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIncrease watering to prevent split fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eYoung trees: Balanced fertilizer (\u003cstrong\u003e10-10-10\u003c\/strong\u003e) in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eMature trees: Low-nitrogen, high-potassium formula during flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eShape young trees to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-5 main trunks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eRemove suckers and dead wood annually in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaphids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(use neem oil) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efruit borers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eAvoid overwatering to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to First Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSeed-grown trees:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-4 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(grafted trees fruit earlier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLate summer to fall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(varies by climate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eMature trees produce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50-100 fruits annually\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipeness Signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eDeep red color with metallic sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eHard rind that sounds hollow when tapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eCracked sepals at blossom end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving \u0026amp; Propagation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSelect seeds from fully ripe, flavorful fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eAir-dry cleaned seeds for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eViability:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein cool, dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeed-grown trees may vary in fruit quality; cuttings ensure clone consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onsaleseeds","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds","offer_id":50187280056600,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 seeds","offer_id":50187280089368,"sku":null,"price":11.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4805\/3784\/files\/image_1.jpg?v=1747811358","url":"https:\/\/onsaleseeds.com\/products\/pomegranate-seeds","provider":"Onsaleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}