Pomegranate is a deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub grown for its edible fruits.

Major Pomegranate producing countries in the world are Iran, United States, China, India, Israel, Egypt, Spain, Turkey and Afghanistan.

The total area under cultivation of Pomegranate in India is 107 thousand hectares and production is around 743 thousands tons.

Major Pomegranate producing states are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Myrtales
• Family: Punicaceae
• Genus: Punica
• Species: granatum

• Fruits are the most economically important part of Pomegranate cultivation

Pomegranates grow best in temperate or semi-arid climates with a cool winter and warm summer.

They will grow best, though, in locales with hot, dry summers and cool winters.

They may be able to tolerate temperatures that range from 10° F to 18° F .

Pomegranate trees will grow best in a well-draining soil.

The best soils for the Pomegranate trees are heavy loams, but they are able to tolerate a wide array of soil conditions and can even grow in clay or sandy soils.

Optimal soil pH for pomegranate cultivation is 5.5 to 7.

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes:
  • Major Pests: Fruit Borer, Mealy Bug, White Fly, Aphids and Sucking Moths.
  • Major Diseases: Leaf Spot, Fruit Rot, Aspergillus Rot, Black mold and Soft Rot.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Fruit Cracking
  • Fruit Splitting
  • Sunscald
  • Internal breakdown of arils.