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Pomegranate in the US

You'll want to start your pomegranate seeds indoors, as they need a good long growing season to get established. The best time for this depends on your USDA zone; for folks in zones 5-7, you're looking at March or April. If you're in warmer zones like 8 or 9, you can actually get going earlier in February or March, or even later in the year, right into winter for the very warmest spots. Sow your seeds about 1/2 inch (1 cm) deep in good quality seed compost, making sure to keep them warm, around 68-75°F (20-24°C), until they sprout. Pomegranate plants aren't usually sold as plugs, so starting from seed is the way to go.

Once your seedlings have a few true leaves, you'll need to carefully prick them out and pot them on into individual small pots. Keep them in a warm, bright spot indoors, like a sunny windowsill or under grow lights, letting them grow into sturdy young plants. Before planting out, remember to harden them off gradually for a week or two, getting them used to the outdoor conditions. Plant them out in a sunny, well-drained spot after all danger of frost has passed, giving them plenty of space, maybe 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) apart if you're growing them as trees or shrubs. The dwarf 'Nana' variety is grand for containers, mind.