The fruit, nearly round, 2-1 / 2 to 5 in. Wide, is crowned at the base by the prominent
calyx. The t

The fruit, nearly round, 2-1 / 2 to 5 in. Wide, is crowned at the base by the prominent
calyx. The tough, leathery skin or rind is typically yellow overlaid with light or deep pink
or rich red. Membranous walls and white, spongy, bitter tissue into compartments
packed with sacs filled with sweetly acid, juicy, red, pink or whitish pulp or aril, separate
the interior. In each sac there is one angular, soft or hard seed. High temperatures are
essential during the fruiting period to get the best flavor. The pomegranate may begin
to bear in 1 year after planting out, but 2-1 / 2 to 3 years is more common. Under
suitable conditions the fruit should mature some 5 to 7 months after bloom.