Hasta bahar crop regulation in pomegranate is done during:

Correct option is C

In tropical condition, there are three flowering seasons, viz., January-February (ambia bahar), June - July (mrig bahar) and September-October (hasta bahar).
The choice of flowering/fruiting is regulated taking into consideration the availability of irrigation water, market demand and pest/disease incidence in a given locality.
· The fruits of ambia bahar are ready for harvest in the month of June to September.
· As the fruit development takes place during dry months, they develop an attractive color and quality thus suitable for exports.
· Similarly due to dry weather, the incidences of pest and disease attack are limited. However, ambia bahar can be taken only areas having assured irrigation facilities.
· The mrig bahar crop is harvested in the month of December to February.
· Usually, this bahar is favored as the flowering and fruiting period coincides with rainy season or immediately after rains, and the crop is taken without much irrigation.
· As the fruits develop during the rainy season and mature during winter, the color and sweetness of the fruit is affected.
· The fruits from hasta bahar are harvested during the month of March to April.
· They have very attractive rind with dark colored arils. Since the availability of the fruits during this season is limited, they fetch high value.
· Optimum water stress cannot be developed during this period as withholding of irrigation coincides with the rainy season.
· This leads to poor flowering and thus affects the yield.