When is the best time to sow loquat?

Loquat planting time

Loquat is a plant of the Rosaceae family, native to southeastern China, and can be sown once a year as a nectar crop. Loquat sowing can be done immediately after collecting seeds in June.

Loquat sowing method

Collect the brown seeds of loquat in June, make the seed bed in loose, well-drained sandy soil, apply fertilizer, then sprinkle the seeds into the covering soil, cover with grass and water. After 3 weeks of maintenance, they will germinate and emerge from the soil. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are 30 cm tall.

Key points for loquat planting

1. Soil : Loquat is best planted in deep, loose, fertile sandy loam, which is better for its growth.

2. Temperature : Loquat likes warmth and humidity. The average temperature during planting is required to be 15-17 degrees. It cannot be too cold, otherwise it will be detrimental to its growth.

3. Light : Loquat does not like strong light, so it is best to use scattered light for daily care, and pay attention to shade in summer.

Loquats ripe for harvest

Loquats can bloom and bear fruit one year after sowing. The fruits are ripe in spring from March to June and can be harvested. After planting, loquats can produce 3000-4000 kg per mu in 3-5 years.