How to Grow Pomegranates at Home: Complete Guide to Planting, Pruning & Harvesting

Unlock the full secrets of growing beautiful, juicy pomegranates at home—even if you’re a beginner! In this video, I share everything I’ve learned over 4 full years of growing pomegranate trees, including planting tips, climate needs, pruning techniques, pest control, and how to know the exact moment your pomegranates are ready to harvest.

Whether you’re in zones 6–11, growing in the ground, or using containers, this guide breaks down every step to help you grow bigger harvests and sweeter fruit. I also cover the best varieties like Wonderful, Parfianka, Eversweet, and the Cold Hardy Red, plus the #1 mistake new growers make when it comes to watering.

Inside this full pomegranate growing guide, you’ll learn:
🌱 Best climates and sunlight requirements
🌱 How to plant pomegranate trees in native soil
🌱 Watering schedule for year 1 vs. mature trees
🌱 The top pomegranate varieties for different zones
🌱 How to prune pomegranate trees for maximum fruit
🌱 How to identify ripe pomegranates before they split
🌱 The easiest, no-mess method to open and seed a pomegranate
🌱 How to prevent mealybugs, aphids, and scale
🌱 How to shape your tree for better airflow and fruit production
🌱 When and how to fertilize (and why pomegranates don’t need much)

Growing pomegranates is easier than most people think—as long as you understand how they grow, what they tolerate, and how to maintain a small, manageable tree that produces fruit low and accessible.

If you’re ready to grow your own sweet, tart, jewel-bright pomegranate arils, this is the full guide you need.
Happy growing!