Customer Reviews

Incredible Pomegranate: Plant and Fruit

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This book is somewhat laid back, yet full of very informative descriptions of many Punica cultivars. The 'Propagation' chapter is particularly useful to the new grower. Numerous sources for a lot of the cultivars is also very useful.

Although some information in this book has been included in CRFG "Fruit Gardener" magazines, consolidated that information along with new information in this book has been a valuable resource for me. This book includes comprehensive propagation information, several lists of cultivars with descriptions, and growing advice. I purchased the electronic version but am now considering purchase the print version, despite the higher price. I believe I'd find it handy to have copies of both since it's easy to search for a term in the electronic copy but sometimes flipping from section to section would be easier in the print version. Thanks for a fine book.

The paperback version sold here is rather expensive compared to the electronic edition (only $7) available from the publisher, Third Millennium Publishing.

If you are not a reader of the CRFG publication "The Fruit Gardener", then the electronic edition is well worth the investment. You will find the quality of photos in the electronic edition is better.

However, if you do read "Fruit Gardener", you will be disappointed to find that the majority of the book is material previously published in that periodical, or repeatedly referenced by the magazine, or found elsewhere in college-level horticultural textbooks, Agriculture Extension publications, etc.

I have had people that have commented they have searched for years for a book like this about pomegranates. One reader comments "began reading, and could not put it down until finished. - It clearly addresses the full spectrum of growing and using pomegranates." J.H. A noted Los Angles garden writer states "Gardeners and pomegranate lovers will find this book a valuable, irresistable resourse." David Karp.
Includes a lot of information not available elsewhere. With lots of color pictures.