Pomegranate (Punica granatum) ILIANA
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| Specifications | |
| Height at sale | 120cm |
| Pot | C2 |
| Ripening time | September |
| Estimated date of sale | May/June |
- Stock: Preparing
- Model: Punica granatum
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) 'Iliana'
An early Spanish variety with large, sweet, and attractive fruits.
'Iliana' is a modern Spanish pomegranate variety, bred for its very early ripening, attractive appearance, and delicious taste. The fruits are large, spherical, with a beautiful red rind and deep red arils. The taste is pleasantly sweet with a mild, refreshing acidity. Due to its very early ripening, which in our climate occurs around mid-September, it has a high chance of fully maturing even in less favorable years. It is an ideal choice for growers in the warmest regions.
Main advantages of the variety:
- Very early ripening: One of the earliest varieties on the market, ripening in mid-September.
- Large and attractive fruits: Fruits weighing over 300g with a beautiful red color.
- Excellent sweet taste: The ripe arils are sweet with a mild acidity.
- High productivity.
- Soft to medium-hard seeds.
Origin and Registration
- Country of origin: Spain
- Institution: IVIA (Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research)
Variety Characteristics
Tree / Bush
Growth is strong, upright to spreading. Productivity is very good. Mature trees can withstand short-term frosts down to -15°C, while young plants need protection.
Fruit
- Size and weight: Large, with an average weight of 316 grams.
- Shape: Spherical.
- Rind: Red, 3.7 mm thick.
- Arils: Red in color, medium in size. The seed is medium-hard to soft.
- Taste: Sweet with a mild acidity (14.5 °Brix).
- Juice yield: High, up to 69.1%.
Resistance and Requirements
- Frost hardiness: Mature trees can withstand short-term frosts down to a maximum of -15°C.
- Disease resistance: In some rainy and cool summers, slight damage from botrytis has been observed.
Growing Recommendations
- Suitability: Suitable for growers in the warmest, wine-growing regions who are looking for an early variety.
Harvest and Storage
- Harvest time: Early; the estimate for Central Europe is mid-September.
- Storability: Not suitable for long-term cold storage.
