How many years does it take for longan to bear fruit?

Introduction to Longan Planting

Longan likes a high temperature and humid environment and is relatively sensitive to temperature, which is the main factor affecting its growth and fruiting. The suitable annual average temperature is above 20°C. It is drought-resistant, acid-resistant, barren-resistant, and avoids submersion. It is easy to cultivate and has a long lifespan.

Longan can be planted all year round, generally in spring and autumn, with spring being the best. It is planted in a large area from southwest to southeast China, most abundant in Guangdong. The main varieties include Shixia longan, Caopu longan, Chuliang longan, Dongbianyong longan, etc.

Longan planting results after several years

It takes three or four years for longan to bear fruit, and the maturity time is July-August. Select mother trees that are free of pests and diseases, have strong adaptability, and are easy to grow to collect seeds. It is best to sow them immediately after harvesting. Immediate sowing can increase the seed germination rate. After sowing, the soil needs to be kept moist. When the seedling height is above 25 cm, top the seedlings.

Grafted longan blooms and bears fruit

Grafted longan needs 3-4 years of care before it can bloom and bear fruit. During this period, it needs to be provided with sufficient light, as well as timely watering and fertilization.

Potted longan fruiting

The requirements for longan's potting are relatively low, but the requirements for fruiting are relatively high. The maintenance and management process must be scientific and reasonable. It is not so easy to bear fruit, which requires us to have enough patience. If normal, it usually takes more than 5 years for fruiting to appear.

Why don't longan fruits grow?

The reason why longan does not bear fruit may be that it encounters rainy weather during the flowering period, which will cause the flowers to rot and decay. Even if the flowers bloom well, they will not bear fruit. In addition, poor pollination and fertilization will also lead to no fruit. If phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are not applied in time before the flowering period, the flower buds will be difficult to differentiate, the number of flowers will be small, and the fruit will be affected.

Key points for high-yield cultivation of longan

To increase the yield of longan, you can apply flower-enhancing fertilizer from late February to early March every year, mainly potassium sulfate and decomposed dilute water fertilizer. If it rains during the fruit development period, pay attention to drain the accumulated water in time. If the soil is dry, water it in time to ensure normal development of the fruit.