'Yehuda' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Seeds

'Yehuda' Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) Seeds

Flavor:  Tastes Like a Golden Delicious Apple
Fruit Size:  Medium-Large
Fruit Type:  Yellow-Orange, Crisp Flesh
Growth Habits:  Rapid Growth, Medium Sized, Balanced Canopy
Season:  Mid to Late
Tolerances:  Resistant to Drought, Shade, Heat, Humidity, Wet, Wind, Pests & Diseases, Very Cold
Growing Zone:  7B or higher (9 is Perfect)
Positioning:  Full Sun, Part Sun

The Yehuda is an older, hard to find, cultivar which has proven tolerant of shade and colder climates, thus making it a very nice selection for backyard orchards wanting to push a loquat tree to the limits. Very easy to grow and requires little care. If you do not have enough chill hours to grow a Delicious variety apple, then you will enjoy this loquat which has a very similar flavor. The canopy keeps a nice and ornamental shape and will not disappoint. Can potentially ripen earlier in warmer climates.

Be advised that the actual fruit of a seedling will not be the same as its parentage, but many physical properties of the tree’s genetic markers may carry over, such as size, growing patterns, prolificity, resistances and tolerances. Also, actual fruit does tend to be similar in many regards and may even have an improved flavor if you are fortunate.  Our loquat trees are pollinated with only other improved cultivars and the seeds will carry over much of the desirable characteristics and qualities.

Our loquat seeds have been freshly harvested for the season and have a shelf life of approximately 6 months and should be planted as soon as possible once received.  Loquat seeds must be germinated in moist-dry conditions (not wet), and prefer coarse sandy, loamy soils with a good mix of fine pine bark particulates and humus--extremely well-draining.  Loquats are not heavy feeders, and the use of fast-release fertilizers should be avoided.  Only fertilize with slow-release, light feeds with micros such as polymer-coated controlled-release for supplying mineral nutrients.