Where is the origin of litchi, the king of fruits? How to plant it?

Litchi is one of the favorite fruits in summer because of its sweet and delicious taste, sufficient water and transparent pulp. It has high edible and medicinal value. So, where is the origin of litchi? How to plant litchi?

Where is the origin of litchi?

Litchi is mainly produced in the subtropical areas of southern China, with Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian being the most famous. Except for China, litchi is cultivated in Southeast Asia, Africa, America and other subtropical regions. 、

There are many varieties of litchi, such as Feizixiao, Hanglu, Lan Yuehong, Nuomici, Dahongpao and so on. Some varieties of fine litchi even sell for thousands of yuan per jin.

II. Planting methods of litchi

1. Orchard planting

Litchi orchards can be selected where there is a slope, the size depends on the situation, generally 3-4 mu of land is fine. The best time for litchi cultivation is in early spring and the Beginning of Autumn, that is, mid-March and early October, with about 20 plants per mu. Because the height of litchi will reach 2 meters when growing up, the row spacing between each plant should be as wide as possible, about 5 × 5 meters. Enough water should be irrigated after planting.

2. Rational fertilization

Litchi needs to be fertilized 3-4 times a year, and once in each season. About 1500 kg of rotten farm manure is needed for each mu of base fertilizer. After each leaf turns green, some foliar fertilizers such as phosphate fertilizer and calcium superphosphate can be sprayed. Half a month before flower bud differentiation, 10 jin of high-phosphorus water-soluble fertilizer can be applied per mu, and high-potassium water-soluble fertilizer can be applied before fruit falling, in order to supplement tree nutrients after fruit harvest. Can apply balanced water-soluble fertilizer, in addition, it should be noted that the appropriate amount of topdressing should be mastered and should not be applied at will.

3. Control pruning

Pruning off some bad branches or branches damaged by diseases and insect pests before fertilization, the height of each plant should be controlled below two meters, otherwise the height is too high to absorb nutrients to the top, but pay attention to pruning. Pruning may affect the flowering rate of the following year.

4. Disease and pest control

The main pests of litchi are beetles, etc., and the pests have a great influence on the quality and yield of litchi. If diseases and insect pests are not well controlled, the fruit rate will be greatly reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to make good preparations for prevention, generally spraying the first insecticide around April, spraying every 7 days or so, interspersed with 1000 times liquid of Lizhongjing, 1000 times liquid of an Lubao 1000, etc., pay attention to the safe period of pesticides on trees when picking litchi, and pay attention to observation. Once a problem is found, measures should be taken in time.

The above is the little knowledge of where the lychee is produced and how to plant it for you. I hope it can help the fruit growers to master the correct planting method to double the harvest!