How many years does it take for loquat to bear fruit?

Introduction to loquat planting

Loquat prefers warm and humid environment and can grow in places with an annual average temperature above 12 degrees, and places above 15 degrees are more suitable. The best time to sow loquat is from late May to early June. Loquat trees have a long lifespan and can generally live for 50 years.

Loquat is produced in Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, and Taiwan. Loquat varieties include Baisha loquat, Jiefangzhong, Luoyangqing, Dongting loquat, Guangrong, and Zaozhong No. 6.

Loquats bear fruit after several years of planting

After loquat is sown, if managed properly, it can bear fruit in small quantities in 3 years, enter the peak fruit-bearing period in 10 years, and the peak fruit-bearing period is 20 to 40 years. The economic life is 30-70 years. The flowering period is from October to December, and the fruit ripens in May-June of the following year.

Loquat trees like the sun and should be planted in sunny places. They usually bloom from October to December. During the flowering period, they can be pollinated artificially or by bees to increase the fruiting rate. Timely pruning of branches during the growth period can increase the number of loquat branches, increase the flowering and fruiting rate, and make picking more convenient.

The principle of fertilizing young loquat trees is to apply thin fertilizers frequently. It is best to apply well-rotted human and animal manure and urine combined with multi-local microbial fertilizers. Fertilization of adult trees is generally divided into four times: fruit-preserving fertilizer, fruit-strengthening fertilizer, fruit-picking fertilizer, and pre-flowering fertilizer. It is also necessary to prevent and control diseases and pests in a timely manner.

Grafted loquat blooms and bears fruit

The best time to graft loquat trees is in spring or autumn. Cut branches of good fruit trees, 3-4 cm in length, and use a knife to tilt and flatten the bottom. Align the cut scion with the cambium of the rootstock, and then wrap it with plastic film. Loquat trees generally take more than 3 years to grow before they will bloom and bear fruit.

Potted loquat fruiting

Potted loquats generally bloom in autumn. Potted loquats are light-loving and drought-tolerant. They can be placed in a bright and ventilated place on the balcony. Ventilate frequently and keep the soil slightly moist. Top dressing is very important to promote flowering and fruiting of the plants.

Why don't loquats bear fruit?

There are many reasons why loquats do not bear fruit, such as too much rain during the flowering period, insufficient fertilizer and water, untimely pruning, serious damage from pests and diseases, etc., all of which will cause loquats to not bear fruit or bear few fruits.

Characteristics of loquat planting

When planting loquats, you should choose sandy loam with high humidity, good light, loose soil texture, strong water and fertilizer retention, and a soil pH value of 6-6.5. Since loquats are not tolerant to waterlogging, the groundwater level in the orchard should be low, with good drainage and good air permeability to facilitate the growth of loquats.

The root system of loquat is shallow and weak in wind resistance. When planting loquat, avoid wind outlets. The flower bud differentiation of loquat is in early autumn. Drought is prone to occur in this season. Slight soil drought is beneficial to the flower bud differentiation of loquat, but excessive drought will have an adverse effect.