Growing Loquat from Seed in Indiana: Container Culture Required

Loquats are hardy to Zone 7; Indiana is Zone 5–6. Grow as a potted shrub.

Seed Starting

1. Remove seed coat; plant in moist potting soil.
2. Keep 70–80°F; sprouts in 10–14 days.
3. Transplant at first true leaf.
4. After last frost, harden off 10 days in shade.
5. Pot up; summer outdoors, winter indoors in bright light.

Expect winter leaf drop due to low light. Fruit unlikely in containers, but foliage is attractive.