Can litchi be grown in Shaanxi?

Can litchi be grown in Shaanxi?

Lychees can be grown in Shaanxi, but lychees prefer a warm and humid environment and cannot be planted in the open field in Shaanxi. If they must be planted, they can only be grown in greenhouses, which will be more expensive.

Shaanxi lychee blossoms and bears fruit

Shaanxi lychees are generally grown in greenhouses, and can be planted from April to June every year, but the specific time is not fixed. Just pay attention to controlling the temperature of the greenhouse. If it is planted in circles, it only takes 2-3 years to bear fruit, and the fruit matures from June to August.

Litchi Planting Technology in Shaanxi

1. Choose the soil

Litchi trees like to grow in clay in warm areas. They are not particularly demanding on soil and can adapt to different soil types. They can grow in red loam, yellow loam and purple loam.

2. Choose saplings

You need to buy litchi seedlings for planting, and select those with good growth, many new roots, and no diseases or pests for planting. Appropriate pruning is also required before planting.

3. Planting

Determine the location for planting the litchi tree, then plant the litchi seedlings into the soil, fill and compact the soil, and pay attention to proper maintenance after planting.