🍒 China-3 Litchi Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | China-3 Litchi / Lychee |
| Scientific name | Litchi chinensis |
| Origin | China (popular Indian variety from Bihar & West Bengal) |
| Type | Tropical, evergreen fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Bright red skin with white juicy flesh |
| Taste | Sweet, aromatic, juicy |
| Season | May – June |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 6–8 meters (medium tree)
- Bearing age: 4–5 years (grafted)
- Yield: 60–100 kg fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 40–50 years
- Fruit weight: 20–25 g each
- Special: Very popular commercial variety — large, sweet fruits 🍒
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Subtropical & humid |
| Temperature | 25–35°C |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained loam soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
🌤️ Avoid hot dry winds and frost — needs humidity for flowering.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Air-layered or grafted plants
- Spacing: 8 × 8 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: Regular in summer; reduce before flowering
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 25–30 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 300 g P + 300 g K
✂️ Prune lightly after harvest to maintain canopy & air circulation.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | January–February |
| Fruiting | May–June |
| First harvest | 4–5 years |
✅ Benefits
- Large, juicy, sweet fruits 🍒
- Excellent market & export value
- High yield and strong variety
- Rich in Vitamin C & antioxidants
- Perfect for commercial or home orchards
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