You do not need an orchard to grow your own pomegranates. If you have a sunny terrace, balcony, or even a small open space, you can grow a pomegranate plant in a pot with the right container, soil, and care.

Gardening creator Anish Sinha, who runs the @delhidudes gardening channel on Instagram, has shown how he grows pomegranates in containers at home. His work focuses on organic gardening and terrace gardening, and his social media profile describes him as an environmental enthusiast and organic gardener. 

In a 2025 video, he explained a pomegranate plant growing in a pot and recommended the Super Bhagwa variety. 

If you want to start one this October, here is how to do it.

1. Choose the right pot

His method uses a 16-inch pot. The Navbharat Times report says a container measuring at least 12 inches in diameter and depth can also be used, although a larger container gives the roots more room.

Whatever size you choose, drainage is important. The pot should have holes at the bottom so that excess water can escape.

For a long-term fruiting plant, horticultural guidance generally favours a considerably larger container than the minimum size suggested in his video. A Times of India gardening guide recommends a pot around 18 to 24 inches wide and deep for balcony-grown pomegranates.

2. Prepare a well-draining........

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