When And How To Harvest Pomegranates - Gardener's Path

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Patience and Care are Necessary When Harvesting Pomegranates

If you’ve waited for months for your fruits to ripen, it can be tempting to rush through the process of harvesting.

Don’t succumb to temptation and hurry though – use care when collecting those long-awaited fruits so they not only taste great, but store well for months too.

Image of wooden crates filled with ripe fruits set on the ground in a pomegranate orchard pictured in light sunshine.

You’ll be rewarded with tart and tasty fruits that are ready to eat, or to process and add to a wide array of recipes. Treat yourself to a smoothie or make some fresh juice, and you’ll see that it was worth the wait!

What are your favorite ways to prepare pomegranates? Share some recipes or prep tips with us in the comments below, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions about picking your crop.

And for more information on growing pomegranates in your garden, have a read of these guides next:

  • How to Identify and Control Pomegranate Pests and Diseases
  • Propagating Pomegranates from Seed
  • How and When to Fertilize Fruiting Pomegranates
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