I am a high-yielding pomegranate cultivar with deep red arils and soft seeds.

Developed in Maharashtra, India; now widely cultivated across India and exported globally.

Water every 5–7 days; drip irrigation preferred.

Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily).

Thrives in 25–38°C; tolerates dry heat.

Plant in well-drained loamy soil; spacing 4–5 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 10:10:10 every 2–3 months; supplement with boron and potassium.

Botanical name: Punica granatum; Variety: Bhagwa; Family: Lythraceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds edible.

Moderate; dense foliage reduces dust.

Fruits rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and anthocyanins; used fresh, in juices, and Ayurvedic medicine.

Susceptible to fruit borer, bacterial blight, and wilt; requires pruning, copper sprays, and pest monitoring.

Can live 25–30 years; starts fruiting in 2–3 years; peak yield from year 5 onward.