Determining the optimal harvest time for pomegranate variety wonderful in semi-arid climate.

Due to limited local knowledge regarding the optimal harvest time for this non-native variety, a two-year study (2021-2022) was conducted using a randomized complete block design with four blocks. This study aimed to determine the ideal harvest time based on quantitative and qualitative fruit characteristics in saveh, which has a semi-arid climate. Twelve similarly sized trees were selected for each orchard, and fruits were harvested at three-time intervals: 155 days after flowering (DAF) (September 27), 170 DAF (October 12), and 185 DAF (October 27).