Pomegranate
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Pomegranate in October (this month)
Look for India, Turkey, Egypt, USA
These origins are in fresh-crop season.
IndiaTurkeyEgyptPeruUSA
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (4)
IN
IndiaMaharashtra (Solapur)
Fresh cropBhagwa
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Two crops a year, so Indian pomegranates are around most months. Deep red, soft seeds.
TR
TurkeyAntalya, Mersin
Fresh cropHicaznar
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Sep–Dec, stored into January.
EG
EgyptUpper Egypt
Fresh cropWonderful
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Sep–Dec.
US
USACalifornia
Fresh cropWonderful
New crop, harvest 1 month in
Sep–Dec. Rarely shipped this far.
Skip this month (1)
PE
PeruIca
Off seasonWonderful
Not shipping now
Mar–Jun, filling the Northern gap.
How to pick at the shelf
- WeightHeavy for its size means juicy arils.
- ShapeSlightly flattened sides with angular edges means full of seeds.
- SkinFirm, leathery and unbroken. Colour varies by variety.
- AvoidSoft spots or cracks with mould.
At home
KeepCounter or fridge
Lasts1 week out, 1 month chilled
Picked arils keep 5 days in a sealed box in the fridge, or freeze well.
Buying tips (2)
- Indian pomegranates are the most common in Singapore. Northern-hemisphere fruit peaks Sep–Dec.
- Arils (the seeds) are sold ready-picked in tubs, but whole fruit keeps much longer.
Common questions
- When is pomegranate season in Singapore?
- India: Sep–Apr; Turkey: Sep–Dec; Egypt: Sep–Nov; Peru: Mar–May; USA: Sep–Nov. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's pomegranate is best in October?
- Look for India, Turkey, Egypt, USA.
- How do I pick a ripe pomegranate?
- Weight: Heavy for its size means juicy arils. Shape: Slightly flattened sides with angular edges means full of seeds. Skin: Firm, leathery and unbroken. Colour varies by variety. Avoid: Soft spots or cracks with mould.
- How should I store pomegranate?
- Counter or fridge. Lasts 1 week out, 1 month chilled. Picked arils keep 5 days in a sealed box in the fridge, or freeze well.