Hi all -
I have planted pomegranate plants (Bhagwa variety) in my farm about 2 months ago. While i am seeing the growth of new leaves, the plants are not growing as well as i expected. Currently we water the plants quite copiously every day. Can anyone advise me about the correct watering schedule (no. of time a day, how much water etc) for such young plants? Thanks in advance
sitaraman.
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Dear Sri Sitaraman,
In general, for any tender plants, watering should be copious, and once daily. Water logging should not be and soil should be with required humidity ( not wet ).
In general there is no thumb rule to give certain quantity of water per plant per day. It mostly depends on the type of soil. Some plants will be of more water loving and some will not be. Pomegranate plant is a semi Arid zone plant and it rquires only humid soil, but not wet and/or water logging. The season( summer, rainy, winter ) also plays a vital role in watering quantity.
Daily ,for couple of days, give say 500 ml of water, per 2 months old pomegranate plant , and observe soil near the plant after 4 hrs, after 8 hrs,next day morning. If the soil abutting to the plant is humid,watering is sufficient. If the soil is dry, increase water giving to 750 ml, or little more.
On study, you will know, how much water is to be given daily once.
with best wishes, g.p.rao, farmer
I’m new to this site. Yet, i am so very pleased with the way Mr Rao has tried to pass on his knowledge to a budding orchard farmer. Thanks dear Sir. God Bless!!!
Thanks very much Shri. G.P.Rao for his kind explanation. Your reply seems like a good idea and i will try to do as suggested.
sitaraman.