Is Anhui suitable for growing litchi trees? Which variety is better for growing litchi?

Planting lychee trees in Anhui

Litchi cannot be grown in Anhui under natural conditions, but it can be grown in greenhouses and can bear fruit. Although Anhui has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, the temperature still cannot meet the growth needs of lychees. It is best to grow them in greenhouses. The varieties that can be grown include Guasanhong, Yuanzhi, Guiwei, etc.

Anhui lychee trees bloom and bear fruit

Anhui lychees are generally planted in April when the temperature rises. Care should be taken to control the ambient temperature. It takes about 6-10 years from planting to fruiting, and most fruits mature and are available in summer.

Planting technology of litchi trees in Anhui

1. Planting density

If you are planting litchi in Anhui, you can plant 50-60 trees per acre, which means that the average row spacing between each litchi tree is about 3-5 meters.

2. Planting

Gently plant the litchi seedlings in the soil, water them enough to help them take root, then fill the soil up to about 10 cm above the ground, cover with thatch to keep them moist and warm, and erect pillars next to the seedlings to prevent them from falling over.

3. Post-maintenance

After completing the litchi planting steps, you need to water it once every three days on average. When it enters the heading period, you must pay attention to keeping the soil moist and avoid drought.