Pomegranate (Punica granatum) ANGEL RED

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) 'Angel Red'

Early variety with bright red fruits, soft seeds, and high drought resistance.

'Angel Red' is a popular pomegranate variety that stands out for the bright red color of both skin and arils. It is valued for its very early ripening and high juice yield. The plant is decorative thanks to its glossy leaves and striking red flowers.

Main advantages of the variety:

• Very early ripening.
• High juice content and rich fruit set (approx. 600 seeds per fruit).
• High drought resistance.
• Juice rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants.

Variety Characteristics

Plant

• Leaves: Glossy, narrow oblong, 3–7 cm long.
• Flowers: Bright red, approx. 3 cm in diameter, very decorative.

Fruit

• Size: 7–12 cm in diameter (larger than an orange, smaller than a grapefruit).
• Shape: Rounded, slightly hexagonal.
• Skin: Thick, deep red.
• Flesh and Seeds: The fruit contains approximately 600 seeds coated in juicy edible pulp.
• Nutritional Value: The juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C (16% of daily value per 100 ml), Vitamin B5, and Potassium.

Resistance and Requirements

• Frost resistance: Mature trees can withstand short-term frosts down to -15 °C.
• Drought resistance: Resistant, suitable for dry areas.

Cultivation Recommendations

• Suitable for planting in warm, sunny locations or in containers with winter protection.

Harvest and Storage

• Ripening time: One of the earliest ripening varieties (usually late summer/early autumn).