CLOSED: Dwarf Pomegranate 'Nana'

Trina those look like Sago Pups there in that picture u have.. go to the links Don Posted for me.. it will show you what to do with them..

Anyway thats what they look like to me..
I love the things I get from Don.. always an adventure here..

yes they are I just didn't know how to plant them, I obviously have to put them in pots, but I didn't know if I should bury part of it or sit it on the top of the soil or what...LOL
I know they bite back if you're not careful! LOL

Those pups look a little odd. They look like someone just cut the growing part off without any of the "root"? The way to get the pups is to use something like a saw-all and cut the pup away from the plant and down into the ground, you need some of the part in the ground. Could be wrong but that's how I do it. Personally I'm not a fan of King Sagos I keep one just for the sake of seeing how tall I can get. I have about 3 ft of clear trunk right now. I trim off all the pups and give them away.

I wish I like they palms, just not having any luck getting one to grow, and your right there are no roots attached should I put them in a shollow dish with a little water and see if they will root first?

Nah, just pot them up as long as the crown is out of the soil it should be alright, I think.

now I'm on a mission to find more potting soil...but first off to bed, my fibro is in full rager mode today and I've hit the wall on pain tolerance!

please let us not detour this thread away from the Dwarf Pomegranate pathway any longer.

LazLo, I would love some of your dwarf pomegranate seeds - am sending you an envie as specified. The kindred souls your threads attract are a hoot - thank you all

Lazlo, just when I think I'm not going to ask for mre seed You come up with these.
Will get you a SASE in the mail for the dwarf Pomegranite seed if You still have any left.
Charleen

Hi, May I have some Pom seeds, too?
deborah56engle@yahoo.com

as stated in the seed offer . . .

Ooh. I'd like some seeds too. My envy is on the way.

Deebie

Love to try some Pomegranate and Pride of Barbados, sent envy with double postage

Hi Lazlo,
I have a couple of full sized pomegrantes from the store. Can these seeds be planted? If so, how do you prep them? Thank you for any advice!
Deb

Thanks my env is also on it's way.
cj

Deb -

Yes, they can. This is a very simple species to start, whether you are growing seeds for a pomegranate tree or one of the dwarf ornamental varieties.

Pomegranate seeds don't store well, so the fresher the seed you use, the better. When I prep seeds for sharing, they're sun-dried and stored in the refrigerator. I dispose of stored seeds after 60 days.

menthod #1 - no stratification:
Clean your seeds, removing the fleshy pulp. Mix cleaned seed (pulp removed) into the upper 2 - 3 centimeters average loose potting soil. Keep moist by spraying water on top until seedlings emerge 3 - 4 weeks later. Transfer to containers after second set of true leaves form. My results have always been a lot more seedlings than expected. Seedlings will emerge at random intervals, with a germination rate ranging 65 to 80%.

menthod #2 - stratification:
Clean your seeds, removing the fleshy pulp. Soak in water for 24 hours then stratify seeds (refrigerate) for 3 weeks. Surface sow by pressing seed into moist soil with soil temp 70-75°F. Germination after 30-40 days to germinate.

Regardless of the method used to germinate, transfer your pomegranate seedlings to containers after second set of true leaves form. Handle only by the leaves - - remember - leaves can always be regrown, stems cannot.

In general, pomegranates are slow to flower when grown from seed. The dwarf poms flower more readily, however. Pomegranates are self-pollinating.

There are other methods which work in addition to the two I have used. Check 'em all out if you like:   http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=germinating+pomegranate+seeds&aq=0&aqi=g1&oq=germinating+pom&fp=1&cad=b

Good luck, Deb!

~ £az

I got my seeds today. Thank you so much for the lagniappe seeds you sent. It was so kind of you. I have lots more room to grow things here so I'll find a place for them. Does the dwarf nana make fruit?

My seeds arrived today, thanks so much!
Happy Thanksgiving!

Cheryl - it sure does. the poms are small, about 1.5 in. diameter at the largest.

I can hardly wait!

Lazlo, sent you seeds & dmail yesterday

Karen

Lazlo, My goodness, that ought to be enough seed!!!WOW!!
Thank, just open ENV. I ought to get plants out of those.
Appreicate it .
Charleen

Thanks, Lazlo. My seeds came today. I can't wait as I love the pom flowers, never mind the fruit. Thanks again.

Deb

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SORRY - - This offer is now closed . . .

Dec 1, 2009

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Lazlo, received my seed today - you are beyond generous

either that or he eats a TON of pomegranates! My goodness!