How to Check the Ripeness of Your Pomegranate: A Nursery’s Guide for Gardeners in Malta
An Ancient Fruit, a Mediterranean Treasure The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the most iconic and symbolic fruits of the Mediterranean region. Grown for centuries across Malta, it represents fertility, health, and abundance. But to enjoy its full flavour, juiciness, and nutritional value, timing is everything — picking it too early means missing out…