Can litchi be grown in Anhui?

Can litchi be grown in Anhui?

Litchi cannot be grown in Anhui under natural conditions, but it can be grown in greenhouses. 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 lychees 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.

Anhui litchi planting technology

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 planting litchi, water it every 3 days. When it enters the heading stage, the soil must be kept moist and drought must not occur.