THE CROWNED APPLE

BRIGHT RED POMEGRANATE IS SO ANCIENT, SOME JEWISH SCHOLARS BELIEVE IT WAS THE GARDEN OF EDEN’S FORBIDDEN FRUIT

Steve McGrane

Pomegranate, from the Latin for “seeded apple”, lends its name to the military hand grenade — and it really is a taste explosion. Originating from the Middle East way back when, the red fruit has low care requirements and unique health benefits — not to mention its scintillating flavour and the fact that it’s simply beautiful to look at. Yet it’s expensive in supermarkets and often imported, thus incurring high food miles. So why not grow your own? GROWING Pomegranates grow well in a variety of soils, from high sand content (although additional organic matter and fertiliser will assist in the quality and volume of fruit) to clay soils. The desirable pH range is 5.5 to 7.2. Find a sunny spot in the garden — or grow in a pot.…

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