46+ How To Know When A Pomegranate Is Ripe Background. Pomegranates are generally ready for harvest about 6 to 7 months after blossoming. How do you know when these gorgeous fruits are ready to eat?
Unfortunately, you're not going to learn much by looking at the color of a pomegranate, since it can vary from pink to dark red.
Pomegranates are in season from november to the end of january, appearing at markets along with persimmons and chestnuts. Farmer al says he looks at the color of the fruit, but the best sign of a farmer al says pomegranates don't ripen much more once you pick them—they should be ready or very close to ready. Not all varieties turn crimson red; How to know if a pomegranate is ripe.