organic pomegranate

ORGANIC POMEGRANATE Introduction Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is grown in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The total area under cultivation of pomegranate in India is 107.00 thousand ha and production is around 743.00 thousands tons. Maharashtra is the leading producer of pomegranate followed by Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Ganesh, Bhagwa, Ruby, Arakta and Mridula are the different varieties of pomegranates produced in Maharashtra. In India, pomegranate is commercially cultivated in Solapur, Sangli, Nasik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Dhule, Aurangabad, Satara, Osmanabad and Latur districts of Maharashtra; Bijapur, Belgaum and Bagalkot districts of Karnataka and to a smaller extent in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) • Using disease free and quality plant material of improved cultivars. • Adoption of high planting density. • Proper canopy management. • Integrated nutrient and water management. • Keeping proper load of fruits on the tree. Health benefits • Antioxidants • Vitamin C • Cancer prevention • Alzheimer's disease protection • Easy Digestion • Anti-inflammatory • Blood pressure • Antiviral • Vitamin-rich • Sharp Memory • Sexual performance and fertility • Endurance and sports performance • Diabetes prevention