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How Often Should You Water a Pomegranate Tree?
How Often Should You Water a Pomegranate Tree?. Gardeners value pomegranate plants (Punica granatum L.) for their juicy red fruits and glossy green foliage. These plants offer color and texture in a backyard landscape. They thrive in most types of soil and, given the right conditions, can form a dense, rounded hedge or grow into strong trees.
Gardeners value pomegranate plants (Punica granatum L.) for their juicy red fruits and glossy green foliage. These plants offer color and texture in a backyard landscape. They thrive in most types of soil and, given the right conditions, can form a dense, rounded hedge or grow into strong trees.
Water Requirements
Pomegranate plants need the same amount of water as most citrus plants to support growth and fruit production. For optimum growth, give them 50 to 60 inches of water per year. In cold temperatures, a shower of water from a sprinkler overhead may protect the plants from frost and freeze.
Watering Methods
Water pomegranate plants thoroughly when you plant them, and water them again every two to three days for the first two weeks. After the first two weeks, you can begin gradually lengthening the time between waterings. After you plant a pomegranate tree, build a ring of soil around the plant. It should be several inches tall and about 2 feet in diameter. To water the plant, you just need to fill the ring with water. By the time the ring dissolves into the surrounding soil, the pomegranate plant will be established. Once established, pomegranate plants shouldn't require water more than every seven to 10 days.
Soil Requirements
Pomegranate plants adapt to most soils that drain well. Plant them in full sun with adequate space for growth for best results. According to the California Rare Fruit Growers, once your plant is established, it can withstand drought conditions. You can place up to 2 inches of mulch around the plant to help the root zone retain moisture.
Producing Fruit
While the pomegranate plant can tolerate drought conditions, it needs regular water to produce and sustain fruit. For fruit production, water your established plant every two to four weeks to maintain growth during the dry season. Keep the soil moist in late summer and early fall to prevent the fruits from splitting, but note that excessive water during the ripening season may result in soft rot of the fruit.
