
Exquisite Selection of Pomegranate Trees at Menarat Al Haouz.
General Information
Origin: In Morocco, the geographical area of the Sefri pomegranate encompasses the region of Machiyakha d’Ouled Abdellah and is attached to the rural commune of Khalfia, located in the province of Fquih Ben Saleh.
Maturity: Its maturity stage occurs in early October, producing large-sized fruits.
Size: large size of 500 g.
Tree
Blooming: Its blooming begins the first week of May and lasts for a month.
Vigor: Medium to high.
Harvest: Early October.
Sensitivity
The pomegranate tree is susceptible to various diseases, including aphids, fungal rot caused by Aspergillus castaros, bird attacks, nematodes such as Meloidogyne incognita, and the HSVd virus. Constant vigilance is crucial to prevent the spread of these diseases and maintain the health of the pomegranate trees.
Fruit
Large fruits (500 g) of yellow color with a fairly thick pulp (6 mm). The seeds are light pink in color, semi-tender, juicy, and very sweet with a Brix degree of 14 and an acidity of 0.24 g/100g of juice.
General Information
Origin: The “Wonderful” Pomegranate (Punica granatum ‘Wonderful’) is a variety of pomegranate native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia. This variety is widely cultivated in these regions for its delicious fruits and ornamental value.
Tree
It is a small-sized fruit tree, highly ornamental, with a reddish-brown bark that turns gray over time. Its branches are colorful and its flowering is remarkable.
Characteristics :
It is a vigorous and early variety, meaning it grows quickly and produces fruit relatively early. It is appreciated for its tart fruits and its red-orange blossoms.
Fruit
The fruits are large red fruits with a sweet flavor, often used for pomegranate juice.
They are of a good size and seedless, making them convenient for consumption.
Use
Primarily used for pomegranate juice due to the quality and quantity of its juice. It is an ancient variety grown for its taste qualities. In summary, the “Wonderful” Pomegranate is an ornamental fruit tree that produces large red fruits with a sweet flavor, seedless, and is mainly cultivated for its high-quality pomegranate juice.