[Arid_gardener] Re: Pomegranate Ripeness

[Olin Miller]

The only thing I can think of that indicates ripeness is when the grey
leaf-footed bug shows and pierces the rind.  Or maybe if you crack a few
(assuming they haven't already split) to view the interior.  For info about
the insect see:
http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/bugs/leaf-ft.htm

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Doodle/Ella" <eswalsh3152 at cox.net>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 1:31 PM
> ...Is there some thing about
> the exterior of the fruit that indicates ripeness. Like melons that slip
> off
> when ready or pears release from the tree when the stem easily lets go of
> the tree.

> Doodle