Evaluation of pomegranate cultivars under temperate conditions of Kashmir valley

Evaluation of ten pomegranate cultivars was for growth, floral, yield attributes and chemical characters under temperate conditions of Kashmir during 2005. The results showed significant variations on all the growth and yield parameters due to various cultivars. The highest plant height and spread was recorded in cv. Kabuli Kandhari, whereas maximum number of suckers was recorded in cv. Jyoti. Minimum days taken to first flowering was observed in cv. Local (Check) followed by Chawla. Maximum duration of flowering and days taken from first flower opening to fruitlet development was recorded in cv. Jyoti. The highest fruitset, number of fruits/plant, gross fruit yield and marketable produce was recorded in cv. Dholka. The highest fruit weight, diameter and volume was recorded maximum in cv. Bedana. High TSS and total sugars were recorded in cv. Kandhari. The highest TSS/acid ratio was recorded in cv. G-137. Cultivar Kabuli Kandhari had high ascorbic acid content followed by Bedana. The anthocyanin content was observed highest in Ganesh followed by Kabuli Kandhari.