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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grow indoors

Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.

Plant zones

7a–11b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Pomegranate

Pomegranate is a drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrub that produces jewel-like fruit packed with antioxidants. Dwarf varieties grow beautifully in containers and overwinter indoors in cold climates.

Grow in the hottest spot in your garden — reflected heat from a south wall is ideal. Needs 120+ days of heat to ripen fruit. In cold zones, grow Wonderful or Nana dwarf in a 15+ gallon container and overwinter indoors in a cool bright room.

Full pomegranate growing guide →

Gardening in Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pomegranate in Prince Edward Island?

Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.

What zone is Prince Edward Island?

Prince Edward Island spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5).

When do you plant Pomegranates in Prince Edward Island?

See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.