tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post2959385789897714381..comments2023-08-21T13:12:53.847-04:00Comments on .09 Acres: Pomegranates: What a Difference a Year Makes.09 Acreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-7745940826568722192011-11-28T12:49:57.579-05:002011-11-28T12:49:57.579-05:00Your plot looks great and pomegranates are all the...Your plot looks great and pomegranates are all the rage. EAting them by the spoonful here.catharine Howardhttp://www.catharinehoward.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-18864354808724226502011-11-20T11:50:37.439-05:002011-11-20T11:50:37.439-05:00Carrie, it took a few hours to collect the seeds. ...Carrie, it took a few hours to collect the seeds. It is a tedious task. I start by taking a knife and cutting of the raised/flower-like portion at the top. Then I score the exterior of the fruit. After that, I rip open the pomegranate by hand and then pick out the individual seeds. I may do a post on my method for collecting the seeds. There likely is an easier way.<br /><br />Bridget, I definitely consider myself lucky to have this climate. But you are also lucky to live in Ireland! One of the most beautiful places on the planet!<br /><br />Lynn, thanks! It is fun (and sometimes frustrating) to watch things and harvests change from year to year in the garden..09 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-5030991030401336252011-11-19T20:56:03.909-05:002011-11-19T20:56:03.909-05:00Congratulations on your harvest! That is a big cha...Congratulations on your harvest! That is a big change. :) <br /><br />~LynnUrban Gardenshttp://urban-gardens.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-48107711308374516542011-11-19T18:55:49.032-05:002011-11-19T18:55:49.032-05:00Lucky you...I love Pomegranates but alas they woul...Lucky you...I love Pomegranates but alas they would not grow in the Irish climate.Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-24622472058378897352011-11-19T09:42:00.708-05:002011-11-19T09:42:00.708-05:00How did you harvest the seeds? We gleaned some po...How did you harvest the seeds? We gleaned some pomegranates last year and it was such a huge pain and took forever, and we ended up with only a cup from an entire grocery store bag of fruit. Any tips? -CarrieWhat Pigs Don't Knowhttp://www.pigsdontknow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-74135663059495492642011-11-17T22:42:07.836-05:002011-11-17T22:42:07.836-05:00Incredible. I love pomegranates, Wish we could gro...Incredible. I love pomegranates, Wish we could grow trees that productive up here in Victoria.Nathttp://www.stupidgardenplants.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-5222455838814407782011-11-17T19:38:43.639-05:002011-11-17T19:38:43.639-05:00Thad, you only need one plant. No cross-pollinator...Thad, you only need one plant. No cross-pollinator required. I bet the juice would be great mixed with apple juice. Some commercial brands are mixed with apple and grape juice. Let me know what varieties you decide to plant..09 Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469496252952784993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-48665213335158240012011-11-17T10:26:35.178-05:002011-11-17T10:26:35.178-05:00Now, I really want to plant at least one of these ...Now, I really want to plant at least one of these (or do you need two?) at our new place! Sounds like you could extend them a little with some great fresh apple juice too.Thadhttp://www.rtp3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3303089369353741704.post-19595945837870095402011-11-16T00:12:02.298-05:002011-11-16T00:12:02.298-05:00Awesome! At that rate, few more years and you'...Awesome! At that rate, few more years and you'll be trying to give the pomegranates away, you'll have so many :)Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120631846270350947noreply@blogger.com