Due to popular demand from consumers, Vintage Nurseries, North America’s largest grapevine nursery, is now offering sweet California pomegranates on a to-order basis. Vintage is propagating young trees for the Wonderful and Early Wonderful pomegranate varieties.
    The popularity of pomegranates has grown tremendously in recent years. According to the San Francisco-based Pomegranate Council, that growth is expected to continue, with much of the production taking place in the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. Part of the appeal is that pomegranate seeds and juice contain high levels of disease-fighting anti-oxidants, and they are loaded with Vitamins C and E. Their days of serving primarily as holiday decorations seem to be over, as new demand has come in from a variety of different sources.     “We see an outstanding future for the pomegranate industry,” said Garry Nelson, President and General Manager of Vintage Nurseries. “The fruit has been touted for its many health benefits and has found new popularity among chefs and consumers alike. In fact, many new dishes in popular restaurants include the fruit, which is considered very pleasing to the palate. So we are pleased to offer two very popular varieties now here at Vintage Nurseries. It’s just one more way that we are listening to our customers and responding to their requests.”
    Already regarded as one of the country’s most respected grapevine nurseries, Vintage supplies the finest field-grown or greenhouse benchgrafts, plus rootstock rootings, own-rooted plants and cuttings. With more than ___ acres in production, the company offers the broadest array of grape nursery products available in the industry.
    For more information about ordering pomegranates from Vintage Nurseries, please call (661) 758-4777 or visit the website at www.vintagenurseries.com.