Enjoying pomegranates in your own garden is a privilege enjoyed by many fruit gardeners. Although it is possible to purchase an established pomegranate tree from a nursery, ready for planting, with a little patience it can be much more rewarding to grow your own tree from scratch.

Pomegranate trees and bushes have shiny leaves and are native to the Middle East. They are hardy in U.S. plant hardiness zone seven through zone 11 and come in a wide range of varieties, including smaller sizes that are listed as best fruit trees to grow in pots. You can grow them from their edible seeds and usually harvest them from mature trees in the fall, when the fruit turns a dark red-purple color.

If you want to take on the challenge of grow your own pomegranate tree, look no further. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to planting pomegranate seeds so you can get started with home-grown fruit in your garden.

How to Grow a Pomegranate from Seed