Pomegranates are the one gift St. George has to offer Utah that most of the state cannot replace with a more plentiful crop. Give a cheer for Southern Utah! This ruby red fruit is a perfect bargaining chip to use when your out-of-town friends and relatives with green thumbs have extra fruits and vegetables that they want to exchange.

There are several varieties of pomegranates. The arils (the juicy, red, edible part of a pomegranate that surrounds the seeds) of the Utah Sweet are a lighter pink color. As the name implies, these pomegranates are sweeter and less staining than other varieties. The Wonderful is more tart and is darker in color. Depending on the purpose for which you use them, both are desirable. There are other varieties, but these seem to be popular in this area.

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