Parfianka

Pomegranate

Size

Large

Shape

Round

Flavor

Sweet with a hint of acidity - widely regarded as one of the best-tasting pomegranates, top ratings in UC Davis tastings

Texture

Very small, soft/edible seeds

Ripening window

September 20 - October 20

Best uses

Fresh eating, juice

Pollination

Self-fruitful - no pollinator needed

Tree size

Vigorous, upright growth habit; can be kept to any height with summer pruning

Notes

Central Asian variety introduced to the US by Dr. Gregory Levin via UC Davis. Chill requirement 100-200 hours; zones 7-10. Dependably sets a heavy crop. Two of your KML pins were spelled slightly differently ("Parfianka" and "Parfianca") - treated as the same variety here.