Agriculture Reference
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insects can create trouble wherever loquats are grown in North America. Fire
blight is a serious problem and limits production in humid regions. Phytoph-
thora crown rot and Pseudomonas cankers are occasional problems.
Pollination and varieties.
The number of seeds in a fruit largely determine
the fruit's size, and the quantity of seeds often relates to how well a flower
is pollinated. Some loquat varieties are self-fruitful, but cross-pollination im-
proves production and helps ensure large fruits. Plant two varieties within
about 50 feet of each other to provide cross-pollination, and try to provide
good bee pollination during bloom.
While more than 800 varieties have been reported in Asia, very few are
available in North America. Finding loquats in North American nurseries can
