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Pomegranate variety

Parfianka

Also known as Parfyanka

The short answer

Parfianka requires 100–200 chill hours[1] and grows in USDA zones 7–10[1]. It is self-fertile[1].

Growing facts

Parfianka growing facts
Chill requirement100–200 chill hours[1] (nursery figure)
HardinessUSDA zones 7–10[1] (nursery figure)
PollinationSelf-fertile[1]
Harvest windowSeptember–October[1]
Years to bearingNot published
Parfianka pomegranateSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

Notes

  • Large red fruit, sweet with a hint of acidity; red arils with very small edible seeds.[1]
  • Consistently receives the highest praise for overall flavor; some rate it the best-tasting pomegranate.[1]
  • Self-fruitful.[1]

A year with your Parfianka

When the work happens for a pomegranate in USDA zone 9, anchored to typical frost dates.

Months for pruning, thinning, spray-timing windows, and harvest for Pomegranate in zone 9
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See the full month-by-month pomegranate calendar for zone 9 →

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Questions

How many chill hours does Parfianka need?
Parfianka needs 100–200 chill hours.
What hardiness zones suit Parfianka?
Parfianka grows in USDA zones 7–10.
Is Parfianka self-pollinating?
Parfianka is self-fertile, though a pollination partner can improve cropping.

Sources

  1. [1] Dave Wilson Nursery. Parfianka Pomegranate — variety specifications — accessed July 2026