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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Indiana?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Pomegranate is frost-tender — grow the Nana dwarf variety in a container and bring indoors over winter.
Plant zones
Indiana last frost
Indiana first frost
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 Indiana
Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Indiana?
Pomegranate is frost-tender — grow the Nana dwarf variety in a container and bring indoors over winter.
What zone is Indiana?
Indiana spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Indiana?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.