When will litchi ripen?

Litchi usually blooms in spring and ripens in summer, that is, in June and July. At this time, litchi is big, full of fruit and delicious, but some early-maturing varieties have been listed in April, and some areas are even earlier. Litchi is mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Taiwan Province, Yunnan and other places, and is most widely planted in Guangdong and southern Fujian.

Ripening time of litchi

Litchi usually blooms in spring and ripens in summer, that is, in June and July. At this time, litchi is big, full of fruit and delicious, but some early-maturing varieties have been listed in April, and some areas are even earlier.

Litchi varieties and harvest season

1. There are many varieties of litchi. At present, the famous varieties in China are Guangdong's March Red, Feizixiao, White Sugar Papaya, Guiwei, Jade Bag, Black Leaf, Hu Aizhi, Gualv and Glutinous Rice Paste. The famous varieties in Fujian are Zhuangyuanhong, Chenzi and Zhu Lan, and Dahongpao and Nanmu leaves in Sichuan are also famous products.

2. Feizixiao matures from June to July every year, mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other regions. March Red ripens in late March of the lunar calendar and comes into the market early, so it belongs to the most precocious variety. Round branches are distributed in Guangzhou and the Pearl River Delta, and mature in late May or early June.

3. The ripening time of black leaves and ash is in mid-June, the ripening time of hanging green is from late June to early July, the ripening time of cinnamon and glutinous rice paste is in early July, the ripening time of Zhu Yuan and Zhu Lan is in mid-July, and the ripening time of Chen Zi is in late July.

Planting conditions and producing areas of litchi

Litchi is a subtropical fruit tree, which is drought-tolerant, wet-loving and afraid of waterlogging. It likes high temperature and high humidity, and has certain cold tolerance. Suitable for planting in loose and fertile soil with rich organic matter and pH value of 5.5-6.5. Litchi is mainly produced in Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Taiwan Province and Yunnan, and is widely planted in Guangdong and southern Fujian.