How to Grow Loquat

A warm-season fruit for the home garden across the warmer US.

Loquat is a rewarding warm-season crop for backyard growers.

When to plant

Plant Loquat in spring once the soil has warmed and all frost has passed. In the warmest regions a second crop is possible in late summer. See your region on the loquat page for exact timing.

Varieties

• Bradenton, Florida-selected sweet variety (Florida nurseries)
• Gold Nugget, Large, sweet, orange-fleshed (nurseries)

How to grow it

• Sun & soil: full sun, rich well-drained soil with even moisture.
• Spacing: about 400 cm (157 in) between plants.
• Sowing: sow about 20 cm deep.
• Water: roughly 6 L per plant every 4 days in hot weather.

Pests & problems

Watch for Birds. In humid regions, Fire blight can appear, so space for airflow and water at the roots in the morning.

Harvest

Loquat is usually ready to harvest within roughly 36 months once established. Pick regularly to keep plants productive.

When to plant in your region

Pick your region to see exactly when to plant loquat where you garden.

See also: Loquat in the plant library →

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