Detailed Explanation of Key Points of Scientific Fertilization Techniques for Loquat

Loquat is a perennial evergreen fruit tree that grows throughout all four seasons, so it has a relatively high demand for fertilizer. So how should loquat trees be fertilized? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction together.

I. Fertilization of Young Trees

The main purpose of fertilizing young trees is to promote their growth, help them form a canopy as quickly as possible, and bring them into flowering and fruiting earlier. Fertilization should be carried out according to their year-round growth and the characteristics of flushing new shoots in all four seasons. Generally, a shoot-promoting fertilizer should be applied once before each new flush sprouts, and half a month later, when the new shoots emerge, a shoot-strengthening fertilizer should be applied again. Fertilizing young trees should be light, with well-rotted human and livestock manure or quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer being suitable, applying frequently and lightly.

II. Fertilization of Fruiting Trees

1. Fruit-harvest fertilizer: Generally applied in May-June, it can promote the recovery of tree vigor, produce robust summer shoots, plump up the fruiting mother branches, and promote flower bud differentiation of the plant. Generally, 70-100 kg of high-quality organic fertilizer, 0.5 kg of urea, and 2 kg of phosphate fertilizer are applied per tree, dug in as a ring-shaped trench along the outer edge of the canopy.

2. Flower-promoting fertilizer: Applied in September-October before the loquat blooms, it can improve the cold resistance of young fruit, promote normal development of the flower organs, and increase the fruit-setting rate. Generally, 50 kg of human and livestock manure and urine plus 1 kg each of phosphate and potassium fertilizer are applied per tree.

3. Fruit-strengthening fertilizer: Applied in February-March, it can enhance tree vigor and promote the rapid expansion of young fruit, significantly increasing yield and quality. Apply 1 kg each of urea and phosphate fertilizer, and 1.5 kg of potassium fertilizer per tree.

4. Foliar fertilization: When fertilizing the soil, foliar fertilization should be carried out once every half month. A 0.3% urea solution can be used for spraying, and when the plant lacks certain elements, the corresponding nutrients can be sprayed.

The above is an introduction to loquat fertilization techniques. We hope it can help you. To learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.