Kandahar Pomegranate

Kandahar pomegranate is a variety of Afghan pomegranate that hails from the province of Kandahar. Known as Kandahari anar in Afghanistan, this fruit is renowned for its juiciness, ruby-red arils, and its remarkable size. The fruit is said to have an exceptional flavor and can sometimes weigh up to a kilogram.

In Afghanistan, the pomegranate season begins in October and lasts until January. Although the pomegranate production in Afghanistan had been dwindling a while ago, the much-needed support provided by the Afghan government and the US Agency for International Development has helped bring the production back at its feet.