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Can You Grow Pomegranate in New Hampshire?

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

Won't grow here

Pomegranate is frost-tender — grow the Nana dwarf variety in a container and bring indoors over winter.

Plant zones

7a–11b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late 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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Pomegranate in New Hampshire?

Pomegranate is frost-tender — grow the Nana dwarf variety in a container and bring indoors over winter.

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Pomegranates in New Hampshire?

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