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	= Cultivation and Training =		= Cultivation and Training =
	* ~~Loquots~~ will grow in poor soils and will tolerate heavier clay soils.		* Loquats will grow in poor soils and will tolerate heavier clay soils.
	* ~~Loquots~~ don't like alkaline soils (lime soils).		* Loquats don't like alkaline soils (lime soils).
	* Best soils are acid loam or clayey soils.		* Best soils are acid loam or clayey soils.
	* Trees require a sunny location. Portect from high winds.		* Trees require a sunny location. Portect from high winds.

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	= Background =		= Background =
			* The loquat prefers the subtropics, but will grow in temperature regions.
			* It is an evergreen species and produces soft and juicy fruit with a flavour more similar to cherries.
			* The loquat probably originated in China and was then imported into Japan.
			* Fruit ripens in later Spring and early Summer.
			* Leaves are very large, spear shaped with prominent veins. Fallen leaves create a natural mulch at the base of the tree.
			* Flowers appear in winter and are self fertile. Only 10% of flower buds eventually form fruit.
			* Fruits ripen to an orange or yellow colour and become more fragrant as they ripen.
			* Protect fruits from birds with nets, or collect fruits just as they mature before the birds can get to them.
			* Fruits contain between 3 and 5 large stones.

			= Cultivation and Training =
			* Loquots will grow in poor soils and will tolerate heavier clay soils.
			* Loquots don't like alkaline soils (lime soils).
			* Best soils are acid loam or clayey soils.
			* Trees require a sunny location. Portect from high winds.
			* Plant new trees in Autumn.
			* The tree is drought resistance, but will require irrigation for fruit production.
			* The loquat is a heavy feeder and will become unproductive unless compost fertiliser is added.
			** A citrus fertiliser is suitable.
			** One annual heavy application of mature compost is also recommended.
			* Training is not essential, however three to five branches starting 1m above the ground is advised.

			= Pruning =
			* Prune after harvest.
			* Focus on internal thinning to allow light to enter the tree's centre.
			* Remove diseased or damaged branches.
			* Pruning is similar to the tidy-up that is applied to citrus.
			* Fruit thinning is important for loquats because they are prone to over-bearing.

			= Harvesting =
			* Early varieties will ripen in late October, and late varieties in mid-December.
			* Loquats can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 month.

			= Pests and Diseases =
			* Birds - try netting or simply collecting fruit as it ripens.
			* Light brown apple moth
			* Fruit fly - use the Cera Trap - Organic Fruit Fly Trap and the Go Natural Citrus Gall Wasp And Medfly Insect Trap as a preventative measure to capture fruit flies. Remove all fallen fruit from beneath the tree and dispose of damaged fruit by submersion in water.

			= Propagation =
			* Propagaged by budding on pear or quince rootstock.
			* Quince rootstock will produce a dwarfed tree

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