Pomegranates

History

The pomegranate is a native fruit of northern India. Spanish settlers introduced pomegranates to California in 1769. They are grown mainly in the drier parts of California and Arizona.

Today

Commercial operations center in the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. There is little consumer demand for pomegranates in the United States.

Source: California Rare Fruit Growers

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Stewardship of the environment has always been a core value of Paramount Farms. They are proud to be industry leaders in Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and believe they have the finest and most innovative water management program in California. By carefully selecting their orchard locations and combining agricultural science with ecological responsibility, they now have the most consistently productive and sustainable large-scale orchards in the industry."

Season

Pomegranates are available from October to December.

Ripeness

Pomegrantes are ripe after developing a very distinct red color. They will also make a metallic sound when tapped. Pick the fruit at maturity, otherwise it will tend to crack in rainy weather.

Storage

The pomegranate has a long storage life. When kept at a temperature of 32° to 41° F, it will last for 7 months. When stored, pomegranates become more flavorful and juicy.