What is soft-seeded pomegranate? How to choose soft-seeded pomegranate

Soft-seeded pomegranates mainly include agate pomegranates, pink-skinned pomegranates, green-skinned pomegranates, jade-skinned pomegranates and other varieties. The skin of mature pomegranates is bright red, and the sweet juice drips when eaten, making your cheeks full of saliva. Of course, choosing a good soft-seeded pomegranate is also very important. Let's learn how to choose a soft-seeded pomegranate and where it is produced.

Contents of this article

1. What is soft-seeded pomegranate?

2. How to choose soft-seeded pomegranates

3. Origin of soft-seeded pomegranate

What is soft-seeded pomegranate?

Soft-seeded pomegranate is a kind of pomegranate, named because its seeds are not as hard as ordinary pomegranates and can be eaten directly. It is native to the Western Regions and was introduced to China during the Han Dynasty. There are mainly different varieties such as agate pomegranate, pink pomegranate, green pomegranate, and jade pomegranate. The skin of mature pomegranates is bright red or pink, and often cracks, revealing crystal-like gemstones. The seeds are pitted and have no residue. They are sweet and juicy, and your cheeks will be full of saliva.

Among soft-seeded pomegranates, the Mengzi pomegranate from Quanshan has the best taste, is juicy and sweet. The "Tunisia" variety is the most popular in the market. Through research by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the shortcomings of uneven surface color of soft-seeded pomegranates have been eliminated, making it more suitable for banquets and weddings.

How to choose soft-seeded pomegranates

1. Look at the size: soft-seeded pomegranates are larger than ordinary pomegranates, and the fruit can weigh more than 1,100 grams.

2. Observe the color: The surface of the nearly mature soft-seeded pomegranate fruit turns green, yellow and red gradually. When the fruit is fully mature and facing the sun, the fruit surface is completely red, and the dark side of 1/2 of the red fruit surface is like red agate, which is very good, so it is also called crystal pomegranate.

3. Taste: Authentic soft-seeded pomegranates are dark red in color, have very small seeds, and are very juicy.

4. Choose the right time: Soft pomegranates are available on the market relatively early. The seeds begin to turn red in mid-August and early July of the lunar calendar.

Soft-seeded pomegranate origin

Several villages in the north of Guangwu Town, Xingyang City, Henan Province, south of the Yellow River Beach, and east-west directions are all soft-seeded pomegranate production areas. Liugou Village, Chengou Village, and Zhaiziyu Village are the main bases, famous for their unique style. The soft-seeded pomegranate matures on August 15th every year. When mature, the seeds are large, red, and sweet, and they fall to the ground without getting dusty. There is no core or residue in the seeds. The sweet juice is dripping when eaten, and it makes your cheeks salivate. It is a good choice for banquets.

Among the soft-seeded pomegranates, the Heyin soft-seeded pomegranates have full grains, bright colors, thin skins, high juice, high sweetness, melt in the mouth, no seeds and no residue, and the best taste. Tunisian No. 2 soft-seeded pomegranate was introduced, preserved, and cultivated from Tunisia in 1986. The promoter was Liu Zhongfu of the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The first Tunisian soft-seeded pomegranate tree introduced grew in the pomegranate experimental field of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences. The tree is still deep-rooted and leafy, full of vitality, and bears fruit every year. The tree has made great contributions to my country's agriculture, rural areas and economic development. It has helped many farmers get rid of poverty and become rich, and has turned many poor villages into model villages for new rural construction. It is the birthplace and birthplace of Tunisian soft-seeded pomegranates in my country. No matter how many Tunisian soft-seeded pomegranates are developed in any place in my country, this one in the pomegranate experimental field of the Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences is its ancestor, so it is called a meritorious tree.