Loquat likes to grow in a warm climate and is suitable for growing in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Originated in southeast China, the cultivation area is the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the south. Besides China, it is also cultivated in Japan, the United States, India, Brazil, Israel, Turkey and Spain.

Growth cycle of loquat

Loquat likes light, slightly tolerant to shade and cold, and should be planted in deep, loose, fertile soil with rich organic matter. The most suitable soil pH value is pH6.0, and loquat trees will grow quickly in a warm climate.

Generally speaking, the growth cycle of loquat is one year. It takes almost one year from the beginning of plant germination to the harvest of fruit, but its life span can reach 70- 100 years.

Growth rate of loquat

The growth process of loquat can be divided into four periods, namely, young fruit growth period, rapid cell division period, rapid fruit growth period and maturity period. The growth rate of loquat is still relatively fast, and it usually takes about one or two months to harvest after fruiting.

Management of loquat growth cycle

Generally speaking, the yield of loquat will be different because of varieties, planting area, tree age and other factors. Usually, the average yield per mu of loquat is about 6000-8000 Jin, which is still considerable.

Temperature management

Loquat can grow normally above the annual average temperature of 12℃, and germinate above 10℃, and the most suitable temperature for pollen germination is about 20℃. But if the air temperature or ground temperature is above 30℃, the branches and roots of plants will grow slowly.

Fertilization management

Under normal circumstances, it is not necessary to apply nitrogen fertilizer to loquat from June to August every year, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied appropriately. If the vigorous growth of branches cannot be controlled from June to August until flower buds are formed, the mixed solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate and boric acid can be sprayed on the leaves.