Black-eyed peas and cabbage are not the only foods that bring luck

Pomegranates produce hundreds of seeds encased in an edible membrane that produces a delicious juice. (LSU AgCenter file photo)
Pomegranates are unique fruits whose origins have been traced to Persia. Native to Iran through northern India, they are grown around the world today. The fruit is considered sacred and is believed to provide abundance, fertility and even luck. Fortunately, we can grow the fruit in Louisiana and throughout the Gulf South. Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a small, deciduous shrub that is often…

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