This class includes pomegranates which do not qualify for inclusion in higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements. Following defects may be there provided the pomegranates retain their essential characteristics as regard the quality, the keeping quality and presentation: - defects in shape; - defects in colouring - skin defects i. Size is determined by the weight or maximum diameter of the equatorial section of the fruit, in accordance with the following table:.
Usually for packing pomegranates for export purposes, a cardboard corrugated fibreboard box of 4. The dimensions of such boxes depending upon the capacity are:. For domestic markets also, the Pomegranate is packed in Corrugated Fiber Board boxes, according to their weight. Export of pomegranate has decreased in quantity from There is tremendous potential for exports of pomegranate from India and it is fact that India is largest producer of pomegranates in the world.
Moreover, India produces finest edible quality of pomegranates which are available almost throughout the year. Export of Pomegranates HS Code : Measures for enhancing competitiveness for export. Following measures if adopted are likely to enhance competitiveness of Indian Pomegranates in foreign markets : Competition of India with regard to export of pomegranates is with Spain and Iran, which are nearer to European countries who import maximum quantity. Our efforts needs to be towards lowering production cost by increasing productivity.
For exporting to South East Asian countries, and to economize on cost of transport, it is suggested that special production areas for export need to be developed in Anantpur area in Andhra Pradesh and drier areas of Tamil Nadu, so that exports can be done from eastern ports. Packhouse facilities need to be established in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh pomegranate growing areas also.
India has already embarked upon building up quality and branding its product in order to compete with Spain and Iran. The Brand needs to be popularized aggressively. Pomegranate supplies from Spain and Iran to Europe taper from January onwards and therefore, supplies from India need to be concentrated during February to July months with the help of Hast and Ambe bahar when there will be no competition from Spain.
Efforts need to be made to popularize pomegranates in Canada, U. Similarly, efforts need to be accelerated in popularizing pomegranates in Australia, Korea, Japan, etc. The given below tables shows the annual average price range of pomegranates in different international markets. The table shows the pricing trend in EU markets. Cost Calculation from harvest to packhouse to port Showing the cost involved in exporting pomegranate as per information collected during Particulars Cost per kg.
Product Country. Source : National Horticulture Board Description of Commercially Grown Varieties. Fruits are dark red in colour with soft seeds and with high T. The fruit is glossy red in colour with soft seeds and high T.
Adoption of high planting density. After filling the pit, watering is done to allow soil to settle down. Irrigation is provided immediately after planting. The recommended fertilizer dose is g. N, g. P 2 O 5 and g. Application of 10 kg. Fruiting should be encouraged from fourth year onwards.
Nitrogenous fertilizer is applied in two split doses starting at the time of first irrigation after bahar treatment and next at 3 weeks interval, whereas full dose of P and K should be applied at one time. These should be applied in a shallow circular trench below tree canopy not beyond a depth of cm. After application, fertilizers are covered with top soil and irrigated.
First irrigation is provided in case of mrig bahar crop in the middle of May followed by regular irrigation till the monsoon sets in. Weekly irrigation in summers and that during winters at fortnightly intervals is recommended.
The check basin system of irrigation is usually followed. The average annual water requirement through drip irrigation is 20 cm. Plants are trained on a single stem or in multi-stem system. Since the crops trained on single stem training system are more susceptible to pests viz.
Pruning is not much required except for removal of ground suckers , water shoots, cross branches , dead and diseased twigs and also to give shape to the tree. A little thinning and pruning of old spurs is done to encourage growth of new ones. Inter-cropping with low growing vegetables, pulses or green manure crops is beneficial.
In arid regions, inter-cropping is possible only during the rainy season, whereas winter vegetables are feasible in irrigated areas.
The main diseases reported are leaf spot and fruit rot. Application of Mancozeb 2g. Fruit cracking is a serious disorder. This physiological disorder observed in young fruits is due to boron deficiency and that in fully grown fruits is mainly due to moisture imbalances. Tolerant varieties viz. Bedana Bose and Khog may be cultivated and in other cases spraying with calcium hydroxide soon after fruit set has been found to be beneficial.
Pomegranate being a non-climacteric fruit should be picked when fully ripe. Pomegranate plants take years to come into bearing. Harvesting of immature or over mature fruits affects the quality of the fruits.
The fruits become ready for picking days after fruit set. The calyx at the distal end of the fruit gets closed on maturity. At maturity, the fruits turn yellowish-red and get suppressed on sides. Fruits are graded on the basis of their weight, size and colour. The various grades are super, king, queen and prince-sized. Besides that, pomegranates are also graded into two grades- 12A and 12 B. Fruits of A grade are generally preferred in southern and northern region. Fruits can be stored in cold storage upto 2 months or 10 weeks at a temperature of 5 0 C.
Pomegranates help reduce illnesses of many forms, including atherosclerosis and osteoarthritis. The damages that are caused due to the thickening and hardening of the arterial walls and in the cartilage and joints can be cured by eating this fruit. Also, pomegranates are capable of preventing the creation of enzymes that are responsible for breaking down connective tissues within the body.
Healthy blood flow can be maintained in the body by consuming this fruit in any form. Pomegranate supplies iron to the blood, thus helping to reduce symptoms of anemia, including exhaustion, dizziness, weakness, and hearing loss. For diabetic patients, drinking pomegranate juice can reduce the risk of various coronary diseases. Along with this, there is a reduction in the hardening of the arteries, which can inhibit the development of various heart diseases.
A pomegranate fruit judged ripe when it develops distinctive color and impart metallic sound when tapped by the fingertip. It must be picked up at the right time before turning over mature; otherwise, its seeds become harder, inedible, and the whole fruit tends to burst open and spoiled. In the markets, choose well-developed, firm, bright crimson red fruits. Avoid spotted, over-mature fruits as they can be bitter and inedible.
Furthermore, avoid those with surface cracks, mold, bruised, shriveled as they are inferior in flavor. At home, store them in cool dark place at room temperature for days or more. In general, pomegranates possess long shelf life.
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