When does the soft-seeded pomegranate mature? How to store the soft-seeded pomegranate properly

Soft-seeded pomegranates mature a little earlier than ordinary pomegranates, so people can enjoy the joy of tasting pomegranates in advance. Pomegranates are actually quite durable. A relatively raw pomegranate can be kept in the refrigerator for about two months. The following is a summary of how to properly store soft-seeded pomegranates.

Contents of this article

1. When does soft-seeded pomegranate mature?

2. How to store soft-seeded pomegranates

3. What does it look like when soft-seeded pomegranates go bad?

When does soft-seeded pomegranate ripen?

Ordinary pomegranates mature from September to October, while soft-seeded pomegranates mature from August to September, which means people can enjoy the delicious taste in advance.

Pomegranates can usually be picked 20 days before August 15th. In the early stage, they have more moisture, lower sugar content, and slightly hard seeds. In the later stage, they have less moisture, slightly more sugar, and slightly softer seeds. However, if pomegranates are properly stored, they are still very durable and you can eat pomegranates during the Spring Festival.

How to store soft-seeded pomegranates

For unpeeled soft-seeded pomegranates, the storage time will be longer. Pomegranates are actually quite durable. A relatively raw pomegranate may be able to be kept in the refrigerator for about two months. If it is placed in a dry and cool place, it can also be kept for about a month.

If it is a peeled pomegranate, it cannot be kept for such a long time. The peeled pomegranate will easily change color and the nutrients will be lost if left outside. If the peeled pomegranate is not eaten, you can put it in the refrigerator's fresh-keeping room. Try to put it in a fresh-keeping bag or plastic wrap. It can usually only be kept for about two days, so it should be eaten as soon as possible.

If there are a lot of pomegranates, you can put them in a clean, cool and ventilated room, and put some straw underneath. Check them every half a month and find out the rotten ones. The editor of the price of soft-seeded pomegranates said that they can be stored for several months in this way. Try not to damage the pomegranates, as they will easily go bad if damaged.

What does it look like when soft-seeded pomegranates go bad?

The skin of spoiled pomegranates is dull and black in color, with some black skin appearing in some areas. It is not as transparent and smooth as fresh pomegranates.

After the spoiled pomegranate is opened, the flesh inside has turned yellow and black, the color is not as bright red, and the fruit stamens are obviously black.

When you squeeze the pomegranate with your hands, it softens noticeably and juice overflows. At this time, the pomegranate has deteriorated. Generally, fresh pomegranates are harder.

If you smell a spoiled pomegranate, it will have a sour or other strange smell, and it does not have the sweet smell of a fresh pomegranate.