Anyone know if pomegranates (the round red fruits full of seeds) are grown or sold in the DR? This fruit has long been known for its health benefits. Many upscale grocery stores and health food stores in the United States sell the 100 per cent fruit juice at prices considerably higher than other fruit juices. Anyone ever tried growing pomegranates here in the DR?
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Pomegranate Bush Acquisition
Do you suppose that I might see your bush or possibly acquire or buy a twig? And is it possible to root a twig - and if so, in water or directly into the soil? Could one import seedlings into the DR? Lastly, why is this fruit not grown here on this island? Would this be of interest to someone seeking a commercial agricultural venture? (Chuckle if you must but questions are well intended.)
Do you suppose that I might see your bush or possibly acquire or buy a twig? And is it possible to root a twig - and if so, in water or directly into the soil? Could one import seedlings into the DR? Lastly, why is this fruit not grown here on this island? Would this be of interest to someone seeking a commercial agricultural venture? (Chuckle if you must but questions are well intended.)
I know that they have the regular size but i am not too sure on the large.
Pomegranates was first brought to Dominican Republic by spanish explorers.
We have one but not too sure of its stage of development as yet - will check and let you know but, if we have enough to go around, am sure we can share.
Yes, I was right, we have 3 small bushes here but they are at the early stages of development and have not, as yet, produced fruit.
Hey Matilda
Just curious... how often do they bare (sp) fruit? How long does it take before you can pick one? 1 Month, 2 Months? How do you know when they are ripe?
In Brooklyn, I can buy them 2 for $5. That's a good price and I think that that's expensive ! How much are they there?
2LF
Just curious... how often do they bare (sp) fruit? How long does it take before you can pick one? 1 Month, 2 Months? How do you know when they are ripe?
In Brooklyn, I can buy them 2 for $5. That's a good price and I think that that's expensive ! How much are they there?
2LF
The name in DR is granada and we have three trees (bushes) here. Yes they do grow quick. Purchased one plant three years ago from a local garden center (only time I have seen it). Ours do produce fruit about twice yearly but we have had a problem with something eating most of it before it is fully ripe - think it is rats but not sure. Any one else have this problem? As well when ripe they do not seem to go nice and red like the ones that you could buy in the grocery stores back home. Still taste good but not as good as store bought. Any tips on this would be great..Thaks Tom
2LF it's bear - the other bare is naked!
Mine has fruit again now - the second time so every 6 months seems about right. They start off green then slowly turn red. That seems to take a couple of months. They are ready when they are red all over. The ones in the shops are bigger and redder and cost 40RD$ - just over 1 us$.
No idea what is eating your pomegranates Tom. Maybe rats or caterpillars??? Mine get eaten too - but by the kids!
Matilda
Mine has fruit again now - the second time so every 6 months seems about right. They start off green then slowly turn red. That seems to take a couple of months. They are ready when they are red all over. The ones in the shops are bigger and redder and cost 40RD$ - just over 1 us$.
No idea what is eating your pomegranates Tom. Maybe rats or caterpillars??? Mine get eaten too - but by the kids!
Matilda
