Pomegranate season

The pomegranate is a popular exotic fruit which origins from the Middle East and Asia. Also known as the Granada, Grenade and Chinese apple, pomegranates are now commonly grown in Africa, India, Malaysia, southern Europe and in the United States. Pomegranates thrive well when grown in regions where the temperature is mild and where there is little humidity.

The pomegranate is a popular exotic fruit which origins from the Middle East and Asia. Also known as the Granada, Grenade and Chinese apple, pomegranates are now commonly grown in Africa, India, Malaysia, southern Europe and in the United States. Pomegranates thrive well when grown in regions where the temperature is mild and where there is little humidity.

At this moment, our pomegranates origin from South Africa and Peru. The main variety we carry is called: Wonderful. In August the Israeli pomegranate season starts and will last until February next year.

A pomegranate can be recognized by its round shape, hard yellow, pink or red coloured skin and by its unusual interior flesh that contains many small edible seeds. A semi-sweet pulp surrounds each of these small seeds. Additionally, both the seeds and pulp are embedded in a clear membrane. Although the membrane is also edible, it has no flavour and is typically not eaten. Common uses for the pomegranate includes: eating the pomegranate arils raw, as dessert topping and/or turning it into a nice fruitjuice.