When is the best time to plant loquat seeds?

Loquat seed planting time

Loquat is a perennial plant and a kind of fruit tree. Loquat seeds usually germinate about 7-10 days after planting. In most cases, the growth cycle of loquat is about 5 or 6 years. It is generally most appropriate to plant loquat seeds around June in summer.

Loquat seed planting method

1. Germination: Select healthy and plump seeds, then soak them in clean water for about a week, and remember to change the water during this period.

2. Soil selection: Choose fertile, loose and well-drained soil as the planting medium.

3. Planting: Sprinkle the germinated seeds evenly on the soil, with the buds facing downwards, and then cover them with a layer of soil and a layer of pebbles.

Loquat seed collection

Loquats usually bloom from October to December, and can be collected when the fruits are ripe. When collecting the seeds, eat the fruits and spit out the seeds. Then wash the pulp off the seeds with clean water and dry them in the shade.

What loquat seeds look like

Loquat seeds are relatively large, generally oval or oblong in shape, usually yellowish brown, dark black or brown in color, and are relatively full.