While there are some similarities between pomegranate and citrus fruits, pomegranates are not citrus. The latter include e.g. B.
- Mandarins,
- Oranges,
- Grapefruits,
- Limes,
- Lemons,
- Kumquats.
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The citrus plants belong to the rhombus family, while the pomegranate trees belong to the loosestrife family.
Similarities
As with citrus fruits, pomegranates are a special berry fruit that is no longer after harvest after-ripens. With the citrus fruits, the pomegranate also has a mildly sour taste with a slightly bitter note, as we know it from grapefruit.
Both plants thrive in regions with tropical or subtropical climate. Both citrus and pomegranate fruits have a long ripening period. Therefore, it takes a long, warm summer for the fruits to ripen. Both types of fruit trees are sensitive to frost and for this reason can usually only be used in Germany as Potted plants being held.
differences
In contrast to the evergreen citrus trees, a pomegranate tree is a deciduous wood. Apart from numerous external differences (color of the blossom and the fruit, size of the tree or Shrub), the citrus fruits, in contrast to the robust pomegranates, are susceptible to all kinds of fungal diseases and pests. While the pomegranate plants survive the dry times in the growing countries such as Israel, Turkey or Morocco, the citrus plants need continuous irrigation for good yield.
Tips & Tricks
The pomegranates can be squeezed like citrus fruits. With a ripe pomegranate, however, you should be more careful because the juice splashes deep red stains Left on clothing that is difficult to get out of.
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