In some cases when the pericarp is not able to expand, the fruit can split entirely, opening up and exposing the arils. Overwatering in the fall in particular, when the majority of the fruit is ripening, will likely lead to cracking. It can be easiest to install an irrigation system for watering multiple trees or shrubs, or if you sometimes forget to water your plants.
A good basic kit that can be attached to the exterior hose faucet is this one, available from Home Depot. Drip and Micro Sprinkler Kit. This system includes drip irrigation tubes and micro-sprinklers which can do the trick to keep plants watered on a budget, or in a smaller area such as a residential yard.
But water stress is not the only reason that fruits might crack or split on the tree. While pomegranate plants are generally very tolerant of harsh conditions such as drought, high heat, and poor soil, these conditions can sometimes cause stress nonetheless, and lead to growing issues.
Poor soil that is low in organic material or high in clay or sand can lack essential nutrients that support plant growth, as well as bud and fruit development. Without these nutrients, many signs of distress may become evident, such as stunted growth, discoloration, and bud drop. Deficiencies can also lead to several issues with developing fruit, particularly in the early stages. Soil testing prior to planting, or in late winter or early spring to check on the planting area for existing trees, can paint a picture of the overall health and nutrient availability of your soil.
For complete information, see our guide to fertilizing pomegranates. Rapid or extreme changes in temperature can also lead to cracking. Extreme heat can cause the plant to take up more water as an emergency measure, in an effort to counter moisture loss due to transpiration. When this occurs, the arils inside may expand as they swell with fluid. Covering or moving potted plants to provide shade or protection from cold can also help if you are growing a dwarf tree in a container.
All plants have a natural growth cycle, and the goal of this is to propagate more plants , guaranteeing survival of the species. Pomegranates are no different. It can be tricky to know when the fruits are fully ripened and ready for harvest. Your convenience is my desire for the Beat. The Beat totally appreciates its readers and subscribers!
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Viewed 6k times. Edit: We have to make more tags in this community like Natural-problems, plant-difficiencies, etc. Improve this question. Are there any symptoms on the tree itself, such as leaf spots, or leaf loss? Has this always happened since the tree began fruiting? Of the two causes you've mentioned, does either apply to your own tree? Have you watered regularly, irregularly, or not at all?
Is it planted in full sun? Irregular watering does it to tomatoes, so why not this as well? A sudden temperature rise will make the plant suck up more water if the plant is dehydrated thus the fruit will split at the sudden uptake of water- looks like that anyway- — olantigh.
Bamboo I live in Cyprus and there is a lot of sun here and it never rains in the summer. The plan is under the sun directly from 11 o clock until My grandpa waters the tree with a half bucket of water every 2 weeks. The plant is years old and the pomegranates split every year but this year they have split more than ever — csandreas1.
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