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Bahar Treatment (Mrig/Hasta/Ambe) • Arid Horticulture Fruit
Pomegranate / Bhagwa (Dāḍam)
Punica granatum
Bhagwa variety thrives in arid Banaskantha, Kutch and Solapur (MH). High economic returns with precision sensor-guided drip and fertigation.
Optimal Temperature
22°C - 38°C
Ideal Soil Moisture
30% - 55%
Daily Sunlight
8+ Hours/day
Growth Cycle
150 - 180 days
Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios
Recommended Soil:
Deep loamy or light black soil with gravelly subsoil for perfect root aeration.
Recommended NPK Ratio:625:250:250 g/plant/year
Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements
Rest tree during Bahar stress for 45-60 days. Post-pruning, supply drip irrigation calibrated to daily pan evaporation.
Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities
- Bacterial Blight / Telya (Xanthomonas axonopodis)
- Fruit Borer / Anar Butterfly (Virachola)
- Thrips and Mites
- Wilt (Ceratocystis)
Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling
Harvest when fruit skin turns glossy pink-red and base calyx curves inward with a metallic ringing sound on tapping.