New Pom Arrivals

Very nice!  I think pomegranates are such attractive, showy plants.  And then they get such an awesome fruit also.  I have 3 varieties...hoping they will be able to survive in zone 7a, but haven't taken the plunge yet to put them in the ground...still in pots for now.  I think I might hedge my bets and make sure I have some cuttings that have taken, so that I have back-ups, just in case.

How are you going to decide on varieties?  But I guess if you grow them on an acre, you could have every variety if you wanted to!
 
I had to subscribe to this thread. I’m pretty much 7a here so looking forward to checking out the varieties you’re growing. Im also looking to learn about preferred rootstocks
 
I wanted to grow some but was told our winters are pretty harsh for them.
Thought that was kind of odd since we don't have super low temps.
Maybe I should look into it a bit more.
 
ktrain said:
I wanted to grow some but was told our winters are pretty harsh for them.
Thought that was kind of odd since we don't have super low temps.
Maybe I should look into it a bit more.
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Man, Poms are pretty cold hardy. You should try one to see how it does. I have a bunch of varieties growing right now. Some from when Sam did that giveaway. And other's that I bought or grew from seed. Have not fruited them all yet. I am thinking next year I should get fruit on quite a few. :)
 
GoodFriendMike said:
ktrain said:
I wanted to grow some but was told our winters are pretty harsh for them.
Thought that was kind of odd since we don't have super low temps.
Maybe I should look into it a bit more.
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Man, Poms are pretty cold hardy. You should try one to see how it does. I have a bunch of varieties growing right now. Some from when Sam did that giveaway. And other's that I bought or grew from seed. Have not fruited them all yet. I am thinking next year I should get fruit on quite a few. :)
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Well so much for listening to others...lol
I'll have to do some research.
 
@"ktrain"#2 I would look into it. Just like everything else. They have some that are more cold hardy than others. But I would give it a try. Whats the worst that can happen. Winter kills it. If it does. You know they are not for you. lol
 
GoodFriendMike said:
@"ktrain"#2 I would look into it. Just like everything else. They have some that are more cold hardy than others. But I would give it a try. Whats the worst that can happen. Winter kills it. If it does. You know they are not for you. lol
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:D   winter kills it...then I'm out the money. lol
I have limited space, so I'm careful what I put in ground.
Right not I am ripping out a Bing & Stella cherry tree because the don't bloom at the same time.
Wasted space...

I'm putting in paw paws and a Montmorency Cherry tree. (sour cherry) self pollinating.
Also putting a few Asian pear in ground.
 
@Ktrain .The new edible seed pomegranates are just amazing. It's a good biblical fruit Kevin, give it a try. Not to mention you can close plant your pollinator cherries to have the best of both worlds.
 
Figless said:
@Ktrain .The new edible seed pomegranates are just amazing. It's a good biblical fruit Kevin, give it a try. Not to mention you can close plant your pollinator cherries to have the best of both worlds.
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Hm...I have not heard of these, I will look into them and see what's up.
Thanks Greg :)
 
ktrain said:
GoodFriendMike said:
@"ktrain"#2 I would look into it. Just like everything else. They have some that are more cold hardy than others. But I would give it a try. Whats the worst that can happen. Winter kills it. If it does. You know they are not for you. lol
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:D   winter kills it...then I'm out the money. lol
I have limited space, so I'm careful what I put in ground.
Right not I am ripping out a Bing & Stella cherry tree because the don't bloom at the same time.
Wasted space...

I'm putting in paw paws and a Montmorency Cherry tree. (sour cherry) self pollinating.
Also putting a few Asian pear in ground.
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As Mike mentioned, some variities are cold hardier than others.  I have 3 that are supposed to be pretty cold hardy...we will see how they do in 7a.  Two of my varieties are from Strudeldog, by the way.

That is very cool that you are putting in some paw paws...they take a bit longer than figs, but what a great low maintenance fruit.
 
@"RandyK"#37   I do remember Phil asking if anyone wanted some.
I can't remember who told be they were no good for this area.
I'll check in with you after this winter and see if yours survived. :)
Then I may add depending on your outcome.
 
GoodFriendMike said:
Nice! What varieties are you growing?
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A lot of different varieties—mostly focusing on soft seeded ones

ktrain said:
GoodFriendMike said:
@"ktrain"#2 I would look into it. Just like everything else. They have some that are more cold hardy than others. But I would give it a try. Whats the worst that can happen. Winter kills it. If it does. You know they are not for you. lol
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:D   winter kills it...then I'm out the money. lol
I have limited space, so I'm careful what I put in ground.
Right not I am ripping out a Bing & Stella cherry tree because the don't bloom at the same time.
Wasted space...

I'm putting in paw paws and a Montmorency Cherry tree. (sour cherry) self pollinating.
Also putting a few Asian pear in ground.
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You could definitely grow them in 8a. I ripened a few Salavatski poms in NoVa—that’s 7b. You just have to pick the right varieties.

Endirenay said:
Are poms hardy to zone 7b? I have a few I want to put in ground
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Depends on the variety. Salavatski is probably the most well known cold hardy variety but there are others

RandyK said:
Very nice!  I think pomegranates are such attractive, showy plants.  And then they get such an awesome fruit also.  I have 3 varieties...hoping they will be able to survive in zone 7a, but haven't taken the plunge yet to put them in the ground...still in pots for now.  I think I might hedge my bets and make sure I have some cuttings that have taken, so that I have back-ups, just in case.

How are you going to decide on varieties?  But I guess if you grow them on an acre, you could have every variety if you wanted to!
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I’m trying to pick varieties that are either the best tasting or unique in some way. I’ll probably also plant a few cold hardy varieties just to make those available for folks in colder climates. Taste is actually a bigger consideration for the poms than the figs because I think it is feasible to make some money selling the Pom fruit locally.
 
@"SubmarinePete"#105 
Thanks for the information.
I'm assuming you had it in ground?
Do people grow those in pots...seems odd to grow a Pom in a pot.
 
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