Can loquat be grown in the north?

Can loquats be grown in the north?

Loquats can be grown in the north, but the climate in the north is not suitable for the growth of loquats, and the fruits are not delicious. If you want to grow them, it is best to grow them in a greenhouse.

Loquat is native to China and prefers a warm and humid climate. It mainly grows in areas with an average annual temperature above 12°C and an annual precipitation above 1,000 mm. my country's main production areas include Gansu, Henan, Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Anhui and other provinces.

How to grow loquat in the north

1. Water: Loquat has high requirements for water and prefers a humid growing environment. The soil needs to be kept slightly moist during maintenance. When the temperature is too high in summer, the number of watering should be increased, and spray water should be used to increase the air humidity.

2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for loquat's growth is 20-30℃. It is a subtropical plant with poor cold resistance. If it is maintained in a potted plant, it needs to be moved indoors in winter, and the temperature cannot be lower than -6℃.

3. Fertilization: Organic fertilizer is the main fertilizer for loquats, and it needs to be used together with potassium fertilizer during the fruiting period. Nitrogen fertilizer can also be used appropriately within a week before and after fruit picking.