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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Georgia?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
Plant zones
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Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Georgia
Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Georgia?
Pomegranate thrives in your warm zone — plant against a south wall for maximum fruit production.
What zone is Georgia?
Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Georgia?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.