Growing Pomegranate in USDA Zone 7b
Zone temp
5°F to 10°F
Season
220 days
Crop chill
100 to 200
Suitable varieties
2
Will pomegranate thrive in zone 7b?
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Recommended varieties for zone 7b
- Salavatski. Sweet-tart, large pink-red arils with a softer seed than Wonderful; fresh, juice. Cold-hardy Russian variety extends pomegranate to zone 7b.
- Kazake. Sweet, soft seeds, pink arils; pleasant fresh eating. Cold-hardy Russian heirloom; less commercial appeal but good for backyard growers in cooler zones.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- Japanese beetles
- Brown marmorated stink bug
- Late summer disease pressure
Disease pressure to watch for
- Pomegranate Leaf Blotch (fungal). Fungal disease causing leaf and fruit blotches in humid pomegranate-growing regions.
Modified care for zone 7b
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Frequently asked questions
- Will pomegranate grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Pomegranate is recommended for USDA zones 7b through 10a, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Pomegranate needs 100 to 200 chill hours. Zone 7b typically provides chill hours within or above this range; specific varieties may have different requirements.