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When to plant loquat grafted seedling in - The wet season is supposed to start soon so I was a bit worried that if we get a cyclone it might just destroy it so I thought I'd plat it and see how it goes :) It sags and droops during the day but once the shade comes over it around 2:00pm it spri..1826 days 15hrs
When to plant loquat grafted seedling in - Hi there, Do you reckon that I should plant my seedling now or is there a specific time of year to plant them in the ground? The loquat seems to be growing pretty well in the pot at the moment so I wasn't sure.... Any advice would be great!! Ch..1843 days 2hrs
Loquat advice for a blackthumb - Hi Chookie, Do you reckon that I ahould plant the seedling now or is there a specific time of year to plant them in the ground? The loquat seems to be growing pretty well in the pot at the moment so I wasn't sure.... Any advise would be great!!! ..1843 days 2hrs
Loquat advice for a blackthumb - Hi Chookie, Thanks for the advice! I was debating whether to transfer the seedling into a pot for a year and then plant it into the ground just off the fence and try and espalier it and prune it so it doesn't get too tall. Do you think it would ..1883 days 3hrs
Loquat advice for a blackthumb - Hi everyone, I am a terrible gardener and absolutely love loquats. I have just bought a loquat seedling and was hoping for some advice. I am going to espalier the Loquat and was wondering whether I put it in the ground as soon as I get it or should I w..1885 days 16hrs

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When to plant loquat grafted seedling in - You can plant it at any time that suits you. Just follow the usual regime for planting a tree. If you leave it in the pot for an extended period, ensure it doesn't get root-bound...Liked Answer 1826 days 15hrs
When to plant loquat grafted seedling in - Keep an eye on the weather, it can get very hot in Cairns in December. Have you thought of planting it when the rain kicks in ?..Liked Answer 1826 days 15hrs
Loquat advice for a blackthumb - I would put it straight in the ground and just watch it take off in Cairns. They can grow very big so judicious pruning either to keep pickable / shrubby or as a tall shade tree by lopping lower branches off.No matter whiich there will be more pruning lat..Liked Answer 1843 days 3hrs
Loquat advice for a blackthumb - I have two large loquats that do not require watering and lots of seedlings in pots that do.I doubt the brittle nature of branches will allow you to espalier them though.Once in the ground it will grow very fast -they tend to sit in pots but grow away in ..Liked Answer 1883 days 3hrs