Detailed Explanation of Temperature Requirements for Loquat at Different Growth Stages
Loquat is a fruit loved by many people, and its nutritional value is very high. Its planting area in China is also relatively large now. When growing loquat, management work is very important. For example, temperature, humidity, light, and so on all require our focused attention. Temperature in particular: loquat has different temperature requirements at different growth stages, so let us take a look below at the temperature requirements of loquat at different growth stages!
1. Temperature requirements
The flowering period of loquat is mainly in autumn and winter. When cultivating loquat in facilities, the main flowers used are the first batch that loquat produces in autumn. Therefore, if the loquat trees are covered and heated in winter, the dormancy period of deciduous fruit trees will not be broken. When loquat blooms in autumn, it can be covered, but if covered too early, it will affect pollination and fertilization of the loquat and reduce the effect. Loquat fruit generally matures before summer arrives, so loquat does not grow very well in high-temperature environments, which makes temperature regulation very important.
2. Temperature management during the young fruit stage
⟦NL>The young fruit stage of loquat depends on the cultivation conditions. If it is heated cultivation, then it is generally from December to January. If there is no heating, then it is generally from January to February. In the management of the young fruit stage of loquat, the maximum heating temperature must not exceed 25 degrees, and the minimum must be kept above 5 degrees. Temperature can be regulated by heating, ventilation, and other methods. If there is no heating, then the nighttime temperature must be kept above zero. If the temperature is too low, appropriate heating should also be noted, mainly according to the development stage of the loquat.3. Management during the fruit expansion stage
If the fruit expansion stage of loquat is under heated cultivation, then it is from February to March; if there are no heating conditions, then it is from March to April. During the fruit expansion stage, the temperature gradually rises, and the growth rate of loquat also accelerates. However, under conditions of strong natural light, the temperature inside the greenhouse will rise sharply, which can easily cause loquat to suffer high-temperature damage, so attention must be paid to temperature regulation. The heating range should be kept at about 8 degrees, and the maximum temperature must not exceed 28 degrees. If there is no heating, then the temperature should be kept at about 5 degrees at the end of March, and about 10 degrees in late April.
4. Fruit ripening stage
The ripening stage of loquat fruit also varies depending on the cultivation method. The ripening stage under heated cultivation is around March to April; if there are no heating conditions, then it is around April to May. The temperature management in this period is similar to that of the fruit expansion stage, and the maximum temperature cannot exceed 30 degrees. The soil moisture content should not be too high either; it should be kept appropriately dry, and after harvesting the fruit, fertilization and watering should be done well.
The above is a brief introduction to the temperature requirements of loquat at different growth stages. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can be helpful to everyone.