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How to grow Loquat growing and care: Well drained soils
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? Yes, but can be also without
Difficulties or problems when growing: Attract a lot of bats (not recommend to plant next to the house)
Planting season: In cold climate spring / in warmer spring to autumn
Pests and diseases: Moths
Pruning season: Spring-summer after the fruits and in warmer climate and winter
How to prune: More for design
Size of the plant? 3-7 m, 10-21 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition: Medium growing / Slow growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: No
Blooming information Bloom season: Autumn / winter ( and spring in colder area)
General information about the flower White small flower grow in inflorescence
Pollination is done by: Bees
Edible Fruits Fruit harvest season: Spring to summer
Fruits pests or diseases: bats, birds
What can be done with big quantities of Loquat fruits? Eat raw, jams, juice
Work requirements on the fruit: If you have bats need to put net
How long does it take to bear fruit? 2-5 years
Scientific name: Eriobotrya japonica
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