Oh, thanks for the tips! Have never had the option of picking my own pomegranates (oh, my!). But I bought one at the supermarket recently and it didn’t look quite ripe to me because it wasn’t red all over, only on the side nearest the bottom, or where the flower once was. I left it out to see if it would ripen, but then had no idea how to tell if that had occurred. Your video was helpful-boxy shape, check. Hollow sound when flicked, check. I like the way you opened it! Very methodical. Usually I just begin peeling them somehow and discover the hidden rubies as I randomly tear off the skin. I love pomegranates. They’re very special.
Hey Jon. Thanks! It sure takes at least some of the mystery out of picking ripe pomegranates. Now the challenge is learning the difference in ripe fruit between each of the cultivars I'm growing. Do you know what cultivars of pomegranate you've got?
@@TheBusyGardener Great that was a perfect video! Usually they split and then the birds get into it, but I would say our pomegranates here in Adelaide, South Australia are usually fruiting in very late Summer or early Autumn and it can get very cold and rainy, and you are right, I have noticed the fungus occuring. We do have very hot days and then very cold, wet days so I will try to water them during the hot times. Actually one of the best things about pomegranates is that they cope very well with our 40 degrees C (100 degrees F) days without much water. The first time I tasted a pomegranate was on a beach in Morocco during a mild summer and I have to say that before that time I never knew about them as they are not that popular in Australia. I have been lucky to have pomegranate trees in the last two properties I've lived in. The best way to remove pomegranate seeds is to slice the pomegranate in half and then smack the pomegranate upside down into a bowl with a wooden spoon - have you tried this? It gets all the seeds out without the mess of peeling.
@@daniellearkit I love how resilient pomegranates are! Pretty low water needs compared to other fruit, packed with antioxidants, and TASTY. I enjoy picking out the arils when I eat them by myself, but that's because I like the challenge. I use the spoon method for larger quantities: ruclips.net/video/e3Vb8Du3lso/видео.html
Thanks so much this really helped me I only had one pomegranate fruit tree is only three years old with first fruit I don't want to pick it to soon thanks again
Glad I could help! I know how the first fruit of a tree are truly the most prized. All that waiting and nurturing, so you *don't* want a bland fruit because you got too excited.
I think k that the shape generally matters more than the color. Your best bet is to open one and try it. If it's still unripe, wait longer! Are you in the southern hemisphere?
The beauty of using this method on your own tree, is it if you find any fruit is still unripe to your taste, give your fruit some more time before picking some new ones
What does it sound like when you flick it? What's its shape? Does it feel heavy for its size? All signs it's probably ripe. Are you in the Southern Hemisphere? (In North America were months away from fruit being ripe). My best advice to is open one and try it to see. If it's ready, then eat more. If not, give the others some time
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Oh, thanks for the tips! Have never had the option of picking my own pomegranates (oh, my!). But I bought one at the supermarket recently and it didn’t look quite ripe to me because it wasn’t red all over, only on the side nearest the bottom, or where the flower once was. I left it out to see if it would ripen, but then had no idea how to tell if that had occurred. Your video was helpful-boxy shape, check. Hollow sound when flicked, check. I like the way you opened it! Very methodical. Usually I just begin peeling them somehow and discover the hidden rubies as I randomly tear off the skin. I love pomegranates. They’re very special.
Glad this helped! Pomegranates are seriously some of my favorite fruit
Thank you for taking the time. Very helpful!
But is it ripe enough to be sweet?? I picked a couple that were starting to look boxy and they looked amazing inside but they were super sour.
Good description on how to choose a ripe pomegranate... unlike the rest of the useless videos posted... excellent!!! Thank you... 😊🙏🏻
Hey Jon. Thanks! It sure takes at least some of the mystery out of picking ripe pomegranates. Now the challenge is learning the difference in ripe fruit between each of the cultivars I'm growing. Do you know what cultivars of pomegranate you've got?
Hi this is great. My pomegranates tend to split before they are ripe. Do you have any recommendations for that?
Hope this helps! ruclips.net/video/w3RwK4NZAio/видео.html
@@TheBusyGardener Great that was a perfect video! Usually they split and then the birds get into it, but I would say our pomegranates here in Adelaide, South Australia are usually fruiting in very late Summer or early Autumn and it can get very cold and rainy, and you are right, I have noticed the fungus occuring. We do have very hot days and then very cold, wet days so I will try to water them during the hot times. Actually one of the best things about pomegranates is that they cope very well with our 40 degrees C (100 degrees F) days without much water.
The first time I tasted a pomegranate was on a beach in Morocco during a mild summer and I have to say that before that time I never knew about them as they are not that popular in Australia. I have been lucky to have pomegranate trees in the last two properties I've lived in.
The best way to remove pomegranate seeds is to slice the pomegranate in half and then smack the pomegranate upside down into a bowl with a wooden spoon - have you tried this? It gets all the seeds out without the mess of peeling.
@@daniellearkit I love how resilient pomegranates are! Pretty low water needs compared to other fruit, packed with antioxidants, and TASTY. I enjoy picking out the arils when I eat them by myself, but that's because I like the challenge. I use the spoon method for larger quantities: ruclips.net/video/e3Vb8Du3lso/видео.html
Thanks so much this really helped me I only had one pomegranate fruit tree is only three years old with first fruit I don't want to pick it to soon thanks again
Glad I could help! I know how the first fruit of a tree are truly the most prized. All that waiting and nurturing, so you *don't* want a bland fruit because you got too excited.
What if the flower end is fully dried up, hreavy feeling, sounds hollow, angular, but not red? Also 'wonderful' variety.
I think k that the shape generally matters more than the color. Your best bet is to open one and try it. If it's still unripe, wait longer! Are you in the southern hemisphere?
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Thank you, This helped alot and you are very underrated! Now i know when to pick my pomegranates lol
So nice of you!
Hi why is pomegranate leaves keep turning yellow and we only got one fruit this year
You didn't show how you cut it open, please add to video
Here it is!! ruclips.net/video/71uQLaCaVjQ/видео.html
I never knew I would search for this and find it
Still sour!!!
The beauty of using this method on your own tree, is it if you find any fruit is still unripe to your taste, give your fruit some more time before picking some new ones
I have one but it is pale🥰😀 not like your variety of Pom... jealous much😂😀
And SOOOO tasty 😂. The pale ones have softer seeds and less staining, but definitely not as flavorful
So i am guessing if its still a bit yellow that i shouldnt open it orrrrr cause thats all i wanna know i am confused
What does it sound like when you flick it? What's its shape? Does it feel heavy for its size? All signs it's probably ripe. Are you in the Southern Hemisphere? (In North America were months away from fruit being ripe). My best advice to is open one and try it to see. If it's ready, then eat more. If not, give the others some time
@@TheBusyGardener ok thank u
This is the way we choose a ripe pomegranate in market.
It works there too!
My mom has a really big one and we always guess which ones are ready... I don't know why we never looked online 😂😂
Thank you for the info!
I'm glad it helped!