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Soil
The pomegranate shows wide
adaptability to varying soil conditions. It grows best
on deep, rather heavy loam and alluvial soils which are
ideal for its cultivation. Soils rich in organic carbon
proved highly beneficial. It can tolerate soils which
are limy and slightly alkaline. It can also be grown in
medium or light black soils.
Climate
Pomegranate can adapt itself to a
wide range of climatic conditions but is grown
successfully in areas of cool winters and hot and dry
summers. It can grow from the plains to an elevation of
about 2000 m. Higher temperature is beneficial at the
ripening period which produces sweeter fruits. The
quality of the fruit is adversely affected in humid
climate besides suffering from high incidence of pest
and diseases. The tree is hardy in nature and can
withstand drought to a considerable extent, but does
well when enough irrigation is given.
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