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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Idaho?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

7a–11b

Idaho last frost

mid-March

Idaho first frost

mid-November

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.

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Gardening in Idaho

Idaho has a semi-arid continental climate. Southern valleys are Zone 6-7 with hot dry summers; northern regions and mountains are colder. Excellent for root vegetables and cool crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pomegranate in Idaho?

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

What zone is Idaho?

Idaho spans USDA Zone 6b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Pomegranates in Idaho?

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