Posted by Linda on August 28, 2008, 2:34 am
Ok, Greetings to all :-)
The small established Pomegranate tree has been transplanted, it seems to
have heaps of bare twigs...I am so tempted to prune them before its growth
spurt.
Am I doing it a favour or should leave it alone?
How much stress can a transported plant take?
Linda (never met plant or animal didn't love!)
PerthWA
Posted by Loosecanon on August 28, 2008, 3:25 am
> Ok, Greetings to all :-)
> The small established Pomegranate tree has been transplanted, it seems to
> have heaps of bare twigs...I am so tempted to prune them before its growth
> spurt.
> Am I doing it a favour or should leave it alone?
> How much stress can a transported plant take?
> Linda (never met plant or animal didn't love!)
> PerthWA
Personally I wouldn't prune it. Wait till it gets leaves then give it a
foliar spray of seaweed extract. Remove any dead branches in a few months.
My pomegranite has started with its leaves already. I miss having the fruit
around and I'm still looking for a way to preserve the juice.
Posted by Liam on September 3, 2008, 9:47 pm
> My pomegranite has started with its leaves already. I miss having the
> fruit around and I'm still looking for a way to preserve the juice.
You can make a "Pomegranate Molasses" with the juice by reducing it with
come sugar. Great for salad dressings / cordials etc.
Taken from
http://www.smh.com.au/news/recipes/pomegranate-molasses/2007/04/30/1177788020383.html
Pomegranate molasses
1.5 litres (6 cups) pomegranate juice
250ml (1 cup) lemon juice
220g (1 cup) caster sugar
Place all the ingredients in an enamel saucepan over a medium heat, stirring
to dissolve the sugar.
Once the sugar has dissolved, bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and
simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until reduced to approximately 500ml (2 cups).
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely before placing in a
jar. Keep refrigerated.
> The small established Pomegranate tree has been transplanted, it seems to
> have heaps of bare twigs...I am so tempted to prune them before its growth
> spurt.
> Am I doing it a favour or should leave it alone?
> How much stress can a transported plant take?
> Linda (never met plant or animal didn't love!)
> PerthWA