Pomegranate
Can I Grow Eversweet?
Eversweet is the pomegranate for people who find Wonderful too tart — very sweet fruit with clear, non-staining juice and soft seeds. It performs well in both coastal and inland climates.
Growing Requirements
Chill Hours
150
Hardiness Zones
7-8-9-10
Harvest
August to October
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About Eversweet
Eversweet is the pomegranate for people who find Wonderful too tart — very sweet fruit with clear, non-staining juice and soft seeds. It performs well in both coastal and inland climates.
Eversweet requires 150 chill hours — the number of hours between 32°F and 45°F during winter dormancy. Without enough chill, the tree may fail to flower properly or produce poor fruit.
⚠️ Common Challenges
Fruit is smaller than Wonderful; needs full sun and heat for best sweetness; marginally hardy in zone 7.
❌ Common Misconception
Will Eversweet produce more fruit in colder climates?
Not necessarily. Eversweet only needs 150 chill hours. Planting in very cold zones (6 or colder) risks winter damage without improving fruit production. The ideal zones are 7-10 where the tree gets enough chill without excessive cold stress.
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Chill hour data from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. Variety information compiled from university extension services.