Check the rinds for splits. A ripe pom's skin splits open when rained on or exposed to rapid changes in humidity. Harvest the pomegranate tree when the first fruit splits, even if it the date falls prior to the expected harvest date.
Pyrrhura is the other large genus of conures. These generally greenish conures include the very common green-cheeked conure, as well as the maroon-bellied conure, pearly conure, black-capped conure, painted conure, crimson-bellied conure, and a number of other species.
Although a Sun Conure is the noisiest conure out of all types of conures, I'd say a male would be the best choice. They are smarter, thus they'd have a better temper. I have a green cheek and my friend has a sun. I say suns are a lot more beautiful, but a lot more expensive and noisy.