Why that title?
Well, the Pomegranate has 613 seeds.
Even though I have not been hunting Unicorns, I have finally got around to planting the one we bought months ago from Thorpe Nursery in Horam. I am pretty sure they had one or two left when I was in there last weekend.
Punica granatum ‘Dente di Cavallo’ is her Latin name, and she has been planted in one of a pair of blue glazed pots that the darling one won in a raffle shot he year we married , so they have lasted a longtime and look as good as new.Apart from a small white label that I cannot get off, and had never noticed until today.
Self-pollinating edible super fruit, and delicious to boot in August/September, and pruned in March/April. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade and should be reasonably hardy in Winter, although we will move her to a sheltered position and wrap in fleece just in case I think.
This variety is a container one, and I do not think it is fast growing. There is no height or spread on the label, but Pomegranates in the Mediterranean grow into fabulous and attractive trees.
They are a truly blessed thing that we are incredibly lucky to have picked.
Hugs
Kay xx
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