Benefits Of Pomegranate Bagging

Pomegranate is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruit. And it is a highly profitable fruit crop in addition to its adaptability to grow in a wide range of climate ranging from temperate to subtropical. Now, pomegranate is widely cultivated throughout the Middle East and Caucasus region, north and tropical Africa, South Asia, Central Asia, the drier parts of southeast Asia, and parts of the Mediterranean Basin. It is also cultivated in parts of Arizona and California. Many industrials are based on its fruits such as pomegranate juice, conserve, vinegar, citric acid, and medicine, which enrich pomegranate fruits in the world market.

How to grow big and healthy pomegranate to increase commercial fruit value?  The answer is Fruit Bagging!

The fruit bagging technique is widely adopted in the production of grape, peach, apple, pear, grapefruit, litchi, longan, and other fruits. It is proved that bagging could modify the microenvironment during fruit development, decrease the rate of fruit drop and crack, and improve fruit appearance.

Here are some benefits of bagging pomegranate fruit:

Give a higher positive effect on fruit length and fruit diameter

Increasing fruit weight

Improve yields

Reduce sunburn

Reduce mechanical fruit damage

Decrease pesticide residues

Avoid eating by birds and insects

Reduce fruit cracking