Fruits, Pomegranate, Seeds For PlantingShisheh Pomegranate Seeds (Punica granatum) Red Pomegranate Seedss
$45.00 – $350.00Price range: $45.00 through $350.00
Other Names: Shisheh Pomegranate, Shishe Pomegranate, Glass Pomegranate, Persian Shisheh Pomegranate, Punica granatum.
The Shisheh Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a distinctive premium pomegranate cultivar admired for its exceptionally clear, juicy arils, delicate sweet flavor, and attractive medium to large fruits. The trees are vigorous, well branched, and highly productive, producing consistent harvests with smooth, glossy fruits that develop an attractive pinkish red to deep red skin at maturity. The arils are abundant, crisp, and exceptionally juicy with soft to moderately soft edible seeds, making this variety highly desirable for fresh consumption and premium juice production. Shisheh Pomegranate is also recognized for its reliable productivity, excellent fruit quality, and adaptability to warm, dry growing environments.
The botanical heritage of Shisheh Pomegranate belongs to the ancient Punica granatum lineage, originating from traditional Central Asian and Middle Eastern germplasm where centuries of cultivation selected trees with superior fruit quality, sweetness, and environmental resilience. The name “Shisheh,” meaning “glass” in Persian, reflects the cultivar’s translucent, glossy arils that are highly prized for their beautiful appearance and abundant juice. Today, Shisheh remains a respected heritage cultivar cultivated by specialty fruit growers, commercial orchards, and collectors seeking premium quality pomegranates.
In modern horticulture, Shisheh Pomegranate is cultivated for fresh fruit markets, premium juice production, gourmet food industries, home orchards, and export oriented agriculture. The fruits are naturally rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, polyphenols, vitamin C, potassium, and numerous beneficial phytochemicals. Their elegant appearance, refreshing flavor, and excellent nutritional profile continue to generate strong demand among consumers seeking premium dessert quality pomegranates.
Flavor Profile (Shisheh Pomegranate Sensory Profile)
■ Taste: Mildly sweet with gentle refreshing acidity, delicate berry notes, and a clean, elegant finish.
■ Texture: Crisp, exceptionally juicy arils with soft to moderately soft edible seeds.
■ Aroma: Fresh fruity fragrance with light floral nuances, subtle berry notes, and delicate honey like sweetness.
Multipurpose Benefits
■ Fresh Consumption: Outstanding for premium fresh fruit markets due to its attractive translucent arils and refined flavor.
■ Beverage Production: Excellent for premium juices, concentrates, smoothies, syrups, and specialty beverages.
■ Culinary Uses: Ideal for fruit salads, desserts, sauces, garnishes, preserves, gourmet cuisine, and decorative presentations.
■ Nutritional Value: Rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, polyphenols, vitamin C, potassium, and beneficial plant compounds.
Successful cultivation of Shisheh Pomegranate requires fertile, well drained soils, balanced nutrition, and professional orchard management. The trees develop vigorous root systems and productive canopies capable of supporting abundant annual fruit production. Proper irrigation, pruning, and nutrient management significantly improve fruit size, sweetness, juice content, coloration, and overall orchard productivity.
Furthermore, maintaining healthy orchard conditions supports long term tree vigor and consistent production of premium quality fruits suitable for both domestic consumption and export markets.
Yield Potential
Provides high yields of premium quality pomegranates suitable for fresh markets, premium juice industries, gourmet food products, and export production.
Planting Density
■ Standard Spacing: 4 meters × 4 meters to 5 meters × 5 meters depending on orchard design and management practices.
■ Trees per Hectare: Approximately 400 to 625 trees per hectare.
Seed Requirement
■ Per Hectare: Approximately 420 to 650 seedlings are recommended per hectare depending on orchard layout.
Growth Metrics
■ Fruiting Time: Approximately 2 to 3 years after planting under favorable growing conditions.
■ Plant Height: Typically reaches 3 to 5 meters at maturity.
■ Productive Lifespan: Remains commercially productive for approximately 25 to 40 years with proper orchard care.
Yield Breakdown
■ Early Production (Years 2–4): Initial fruiting begins during orchard establishment.
■ Peak Production (Years 5–25): Produces approximately 20 to 40 tons of fresh fruit per hectare annually under favorable conditions and professional orchard management.
■ Harvest Season: Typically harvested during late summer through autumn, depending on regional climate and cultivation practices.
Pest & Disease Resistance
■ Natural Adaptation: Well adapted to subtropical, Mediterranean, and semi arid growing environments.
■ Disease Resilience: Moderate to good resistance to common pomegranate diseases when supported by proper orchard sanitation and integrated management practices.
■ Pro Tip for Growers: Maintain moderate irrigation during fruit ripening and ensure full sunlight exposure to maximize aril clarity, sweetness, and fruit quality while reducing the risk of fruit cracking.
Shisheh Pomegranate performs exceptionally well in warm climates with abundant sunshine and fertile, well drained soils. Young trees establish rapidly and develop strong root systems capable of supporting consistent fruit production over several decades. Regular irrigation during flowering and fruit enlargement, balanced fertilization, annual canopy pruning, and proper orchard sanitation contribute significantly to premium fruit quality, orchard health, and long term productivity.
By integrating soil improvement strategies, organic matter incorporation, balanced nutrient management, and preventive pest and disease management, growers can maximize orchard profitability while consistently producing premium quality fruits suitable for fresh markets and export.
Climate Adaptation
■ Temperature: Thrives optimally between 20°C and 38°C.
■ Altitude: Best suited for elevations ranging from 0 to 1,500 meters above sea level.
■ Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure for optimal flowering, fruit coloration, sugar accumulation, and maximum fruit quality.
Soil Requirements
■ Nursery Stage: Prefers loose, fertile growing media with pH 5.5–7.0 containing compost, sand, coco peat, and fertile topsoil.
■ Field Planting Stage: Performs best in deep, well drained loamy, sandy loam, or light clay soils rich in organic matter.
Seed Germination & Propagation Protocol
- Pre Treatment: Soak seeds in clean water for 12–24 hours before sowing.
- Sowing: Plant seeds approximately 1–2 cm deep in moist germination media.
- Germination Timeline: Seeds generally germinate within 2–6 weeks depending on seed quality and environmental conditions.
- Transplanting Protocol: Seedlings are ready for field establishment once they develop healthy root systems and several true leaves.
Advanced Orchard Management for Premium Fruit Production
■ Canopy Optimization: Strategic pruning improves sunlight penetration, air circulation, flowering efficiency, and uniform fruit development.
■ Irrigation Stability: Consistent moisture availability during flowering and fruit enlargement promotes larger fruits, higher juice content, and stable annual production.
■ Fruit Quality Engineering: Balanced potassium, calcium, magnesium, boron, and organic nutrition enhance sweetness, aril transparency, fruit firmness, shelf life, and overall commercial quality.
Exogenous Phytohormone Applications (Natural Growth Triggers)
■ Auxin Enhancement: Organic seaweed extracts and natural rooting stimulants promote vigorous root development and rapid establishment.
■ Cytokinin Boost: Diluted coconut water applications may stimulate healthy vegetative growth and balanced canopy development.
■ Stress Reduction: Organic mulches, compost, and beneficial microbial inoculants improve soil fertility, moisture retention, nutrient availability, and environmental resilience.
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