Punica Granatum – Symbol of Herzegovina

Pomegranate is a plant to which people in Herzegovina are treated with special respect. The symbol of the Herzegovina region. Pomegranate, pomegranate, pomegranate, pomegranate, lat. Punat granatum) is a shrub or tree that thrives in areas with warmer climates. Pomegranate is a semi-deciduous plant, i. for milder winters it will retain some of its leaves, while for harsher winters it will lose all leaves. The plant has upright and branched branches and its habitat is sunny with high temperatures.

Pomegranate is considered by many to be the most medicinal plant in the world. It is rich in vitamins B and C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and iron. He has proven to be a good fighter for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It protects the heart and blood vessels, and its consumption reduces the risk of getting breast, prostate and colon cancer. Also, pomegranate boosts immunity and prevents aging. It is good for the nervous system and relieves symptoms such as mood swings and insomnia. It is important that there is sufficient moisture in the soil during intense root growth in the fall and spring, as well as during the growing stages of the fruit and shoot growth stages. Therefore, an even distribution of rainfall is required, and if such positions cannot be selected, then irrigation should be provided.

Before raising the plantations, the removal of the existing vegetation, flattening of the ground, deep plowing, ameliorative fertilization (soil analysis), thinning or milling of the soil and cutting out of rows and planting holes are required. Autumn plowing is done at 30 cm deep, spring tillage at 10 – 15 cm deep, and dusting ie. cultivation in summer at 5 – 8 cm deep.

As one of the symbols of Herzegovina, pomegranate has become and remains the favorite motif of painters of this region, as can be seen in many art galleries, where almost one third of paintings with still life motifs are precisely pomegranates. The most common variety of this fruit is “Glavas”, and its cultivation in Herzegovina is extremely simple. Pomegranates are most commonly consumed with pomegranates, and popular pomegranate juice and syrup are often produced in households. This plant is considered a symbol of fertility that brings happiness to the house.