Pomegranate ‘Afganski’ (Punica granatum)

Description

Gorgeous flowers followed by delicious fruit! Pomegranate seeds are high in heart-healthy fiber and vitamins C & K. The seeds and juice are full of anti-oxidants and are reputed to have anti-inflammatory properties as well. This cultivar produces bright orange-red fruit, considered to be among the sweetest among the species. It prefers full sun for best fruit production and is adaptable to almost any type of well-drained soil. Can reach up to 10-12 ft. in height and bears fruit 1-2 years after planting. Very cold hardy, to Zones 6a-11. Read more about the perks of pomegranates here, in an article from One Green World in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of AgriStarts.

Gorgeous flowers followed by delicious fruit! Pomegranate seeds are high in heart-healthy fiber and vitamins C & K. The seeds and juice are full of anti-oxidants and are reputed to have anti-inflammatory properties as well. This cultivar produces bright orange-red fruit, considered to be among the sweetest among the species. It prefers full sun for best fruit production and is adaptable to almost any type of well-drained soil. Can reach up to 10-12 ft. in height and bears fruit 1-2 years after planting. Very cold hardy, to Zones 6a-11. Read more about the perks of pomegranates here, in an article from One Green World in Portland, Oregon. Photo courtesy of AgriStarts.