Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Flowering and fruit set

Flowering- To obtain higher fruit yield during a particular period, the pomegranate plants are given a resting period. It is done by with holding of water for about 60 days in advance of the normal flowering; Roots are exposed and is known as bahar treatment. Flowering is noticed in almost round the year and there are 3 main seasons viz.,



Ambe bahar – Flowering can be induced in February -March – This is taken in the areas where, enough water is available during hot weather.
Mrig-bahar- Flowering can be induced in June-July, coinciding with the outbreak of monsoon, this treatment is taken in the areas where, water is scarce during the hot weather.
Hastha Bahar – Flowering can be induced in September – October, where the trees have to be subjected to stress during August – September. This is rather uncertain because of the monsoon rains that occur during this period.
The tree starts bearing fruits from 3-4th year and continues for about 25 to 30 years. Economic yield is generally obtained from 6th or 7th year onwards.