You probably want to wait a little longer, Jimmy. When the fruit has better red color and the antennae-like tendrils at the base of the fruit have browned and become dry and crispy in texture, do what the professional growers do: Tap the fruit and listen for a metallic sound. At that point, pick off one of the fruit and open it. If there are colorful seeds and juice inside, then it is ripe. Happy harvesting.

I looked at my Mom's this past week and they're not near ready...still green with just a slight red blush. I'd wait until they begin to split at the flower end, exposing the red "seed", although this does attract ants. Doug's advice is good also.

Remember that pomegranates are best enjoyed while naked in a bathtub.

Otherwise your clothes will get so stained you'll have to throw them away!

We are excited that this is the first year our pomegrantes have developed well.

We won't pick them until theyr are really red. We will probably eat them outside.

Pomegranates are prone to suckering, Jimmy, and you can remove those at any time. A light, annual pruning of established trees encourages production of good quality fruit. Remove dead or damaged wood during late winter months.