Anar Ganesh (Pomegranate) Fruit Plant

About Anar Ganesh

Anar (Pomegranate), botanically Punica granatum of the Punicaceae family, is a small to medium deciduous subtropical tree, highly drought tolerant and in high demand through the summer. The Ganesh variety is a prolific bearer with large fruit, yellowish-red skin, and soft seeds. Fruit is 5-12 cm in diameter with hundreds of edible seeds inside a thick skin.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content - grows in almost any soil type.
• Climate: Subtropical, drought tolerant.

Planting & Spacing

Suits pot culture as well as ground planting; ensure the pot has a drainage hole.

Care

• Watering: Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry; maintain moisture near the root zone.
• Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer monthly for the first year; 2-3 times a year before flowering season once established.
• Pruning: Regular pruning after each fruiting season; apply neem oil for any pest attack.

Fruiting & Harvest

Blooms up to three times a year (January-February, June-July, September-October, region-dependent); edible fruiting typically starts within a year of a grafted plant.

Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.