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Can You Grow Pomegranate in Kentucky?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
Plant zones
Kentucky last frost
Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Pomegranate in Kentucky?
Container growing in a large pot allows you to move it indoors before hard frost.
What zone is Kentucky?
Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Pomegranates in Kentucky?
See the planting guide for Pomegranate — timing depends on your exact frost date.