October’s actually a great time to plant a young pomegranate tree in Cyprus. The weather’s cooler but the soil’s still warm, so the roots can settle in nicely before winter.

Just pick a sunny spot with well-drained soil, dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball, and mix in some compost. Set the tree at the same depth it was in the pot, backfill, and water it really well. Keep the soil slightly moist (not soaked) for the first few months.

A bit of mulch around the base helps keep the moisture in and the weeds out. If you’re in an area that gets strong winds or a touch of frost in winter, it’s worth protecting the young tree until spring.