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by SoCalnOlympia
Sun Oct 18, 2020 11:41 pm
Forum: Cultivars
Topic: Austin
Replies: 9
Views: 1826

Re: Austin

Austin pomegranate, cut open
Austin pomegranate, cut open
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by SoCalnOlympia
Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Parfianka survived cold winter in Olympia, WA
Replies: 1
Views: 589

Parfianka survived cold winter in Olympia, WA

I planted a Parfianka pomegranate in Olympia, WA (climate zone 8a, but far north in latitude) and it has survived through two winters and looks like it is doing well now. One of those winters was a much colder winter than usual, and it was buried under more than a foot of snow at one point. It is pl...
by SoCalnOlympia
Mon Oct 12, 2020 2:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: unknown pomegranate at Indian market
Replies: 1
Views: 551

unknown pomegranate at Indian market

I tasted an excellent variety from an Indian market (I suspect it was an Indian variety, pretty sure it was not Parfianka, although similar in many ways). It had the most intense flavor, dark purple juice. The acidity was hard on my teeth and stomach (I mean to the point where I only felt like eatin...
by SoCalnOlympia
Mon Oct 12, 2020 1:55 am
Forum: Cultivars
Topic: Austin
Replies: 9
Views: 1826

Austin

Cultivar name: Austin Synonyms: n/a Origin: Syria. This pomegranate came from Austin (hence the name) by way of a Syrian immigrant who brought this pomegranate from Syria. Plant ID: USDA ID: DPUN 223 Fruit Size: Large Hull color: Red Aril size: Large Aril color: Red Seed hardness: Medium/Hard Flavor...