Growing pomegranate trees can be rewarding to the home gardener when optimal conditions are met. However, it can also be alarming when all your efforts result in your pomegranate not bearing fruit. Let’s take a look at some common reasons for no fruit and how to get a pomegranate to set fruit. Pomegranate History The pomegranate, an ancient fruit, is getting a bit of resurgence in popularity due to the recent discovery of its high amounts of antioxidants. The pomegranate has been widely cultivated for thousands of years in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Asia, and has been written about in the Old Testament and the Talmud of Babylonia. A symbol of fertility in ancient Egypt, the pomegranate is well suited to these arid climates, disliking humid conditions and overly cold temperatures. Today, the pomegranate is grown for harvest in the drier areas of California, Arizona, and Texas. Punic granatum … Continue reading No Pomegranates On Trees: How To Get A Pomegranate To Set Fruit