Ravin Jhunjhunwala organized Nutrient Programme for Pomegranate Farmers

Ravin Jhunjhunwala Ties Up With Reliable Fresh

Dr. Ravin Jhunjhunwala led Nutrition Bio Systems Pvt. Ltd. Company, a prominent name in nutrition farming sector has recently tied up with Reliable Fresh. The company has finalized nutrient programme for Pomegranate farmers in pune with the tie up.

Dr. Jhunjhunwala, Co –Founder of Nutrition Bio Systems Pvt. Ltd is a qualified chemical engineer and has to his credit higher management education from Harvard Business School, USA and an honorary PhD.

ANNUAL/PERRENIAL PLANT: Perennial

PARTS USED: Fruit and seeds.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: This hardy shrub does best when planted in well-drained soil, although it can also grow in many difference types of soils, from acid loam to alkaline soil.

SUN REQUIREMENTS: This fruit grows best in full-sun and warmth, although it can be grown in partial shade. The shrub is also fairly drought tolerant.

HEIGHT: Grows well in USDA growing Zones 7-10. Grows wild in Northern India, southern Europe and California.

PLANTING TIME: Its best to buy pomegranate shrub cuttings from a local nursery. The cuttings should be approximately fifteen inches in length. Pomegranate trees will yield fruit approximately three years after planting.

POLLINATION: The flowers of the pomegranate shrub are self-pollinating. One can also improve the fertility of the plant through cross pollination.

FLOWERING/SEEDING TIME: Yearly flowers and seeds during spring time, after three years of growth.

HARVESTING: The red, bulbous fruit of the pomegranate should be harvested when the color is a deep red hue. You can also tap the fruit for a metallic sound to ensure that it is ripe.

DRYING METHODS / YIELD: Best fresh or in extract form.

PLANT YIELD: The bush of average size can grow approximately 8-10 fruits per growth, and produces an average of two to three average crops of fruit per year.