What causes the early flowering phenomenon in loquat

Loquat is a fruit that is deeply loved by everyone, and it also has extremely high medicinal value. Now the scale of loquat cultivation is continuously expanding, so the problems that arise during cultivation are also increasing. With changes in seasonal climate, many growers report that loquat has shown an early spring phenomenon. Why is this? So what exactly is loquat early flowering? What measures are there to prevent early flowering? Let us take a look together below.

1. What is the early flowering phenomenon of loquat?

The normal flowering period of loquat generally starts after October and continues until around January of the following year, and loquat flowers that bloom during this period belong to the normal flowering period. Of course, different loquat varieties, when cultivated under different climatic conditions, may have their flowering period advance or slightly delay, and these are all very normal phenomena. But if loquat blooms before October, then this is called early flowering, and growers are also very worried, because it is very likely unable to overwinter normally, so the yield and quality of the following year will be damaged. Therefore, during the cultivation process, we must avoid the appearance of early flowering.

2. Causes of the early flowering phenomenon

There are many reasons why loquat shows early flowering. First is what is caused by natural conditions, second is what is caused by artificial winter and spring watering and fertilizing, then there is what is caused by the contradiction between fruit and shoots not being improved, and finally what is caused by extensive cultivation methods and unprofessional cultivation technology levels. All of the above are reasons why loquat shows early flowering. To put it simply and plainly, it is a phenomenon in which the fruiting branches of loquat, under conditions of high temperature or low temperature, are prompted to form flower spikes, and are forced to enter the flowering period before the branch tips have fully developed.

3. Measures to prevent early flowering

Now that we understand that loquat can show early flowering, we need to make preparations for prevention in advance. First, choose a suitable variety according to the local climate, in order to prevent early flowering and avoid affecting yield. Second, we need to prepare well for preventing high temperatures and low temperatures, avoid loquat entering the flowering period too early after harvest, and promote the normal growth of loquat branches and leaves. Also, carry out reasonable water and fertilizer management. It is best to air-dry the roots before fertilizing, and extend the growth cycle of the loquat tree. This can maintain tree vigor and improve the cold resistance of the loquat tree. Also, carry out summer pruning, promptly pinch the tops and remove buds, to achieve the purpose of artificial control of flowering. This is also a good way to prevent early flowering. Finally, carry out intensive cultivation management and continuously improve your own cultivation technology level.

In fact, early flowering in loquat itself does not have a very large impact, because what off-season fruit cultivation currently uses is actually this very principle. But if we want high yield, then when loquat shows early flowering, we need to make preparations for overwintering and improve the pollination and fruit-setting rate of loquat, otherwise the loss is also quite large.