Is Hubei suitable for growing litchi trees? Can they bear fruit?

Planting lychee trees in Hubei

Litchi can be grown in Hubei, and they can bear fruit after planting, because most areas of Hubei have a subtropical monsoon climate with sufficient sunlight and abundant precipitation. The varieties that can be grown here include Yuanzhi, Guiwei, Huaizhi, Sanyuehong, etc. Greenhouses need to be built in winter for insulation.

Hubei lychees bloom and bear fruit

Hubei lychees are generally planted in March and April, but some early-maturing varieties can be planted in February and March. The plants have a long lifespan and bear fruit late, 6-10 years after planting. Most varieties mature around July.

Planting Techniques of Litchi Trees in Hubei

1. Planting density

If you are planting litchi in the mountains, it is best to plant them with a row spacing of 3.5×3.5 meters, and 50-60 plants can be planted per acre.

2. Planting

Hold the seedling in one hand and place it in the planting hole, cover the roots with soil about 2 cm, then water enough to help the roots take root, cover with soil again, then cover with vegetables to keep them moist, and set up supports next to the seedling.

3. Post-management

After the litchi trees are planted, they need to be watered every three days. If it rains, the water needs to be drained in time to prevent waterlogging. The survival of the plants can be checked after one month.