What kind of crop is litchi? What crop belt does it belong to?

What kind of crop is litchi?

Litchi is a common fruit belonging to the Sapindales, Sapindaceae, Litchi genus. It is known as one of the "Four Major Fruits of the South" and is a chlorine-sensitive crop. In addition, it has certain medicinal value and can nourish the brain, strengthen the body, stimulate the appetite, and promote appetite.

Lychee Origin Distribution

Lychees prefer a high temperature, high humidity and sunny growing environment. Their origin is in China and they are very famous in the Lingnan region. Common production areas in my country include Guangxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, Hainan and other provinces. In addition, there are also small amounts of lychees grown in Africa and Oceania.

Litchi production and economic benefits

Lychees grow slowly, usually bearing fruit 5-7 years after planting, and only once a year. If 40-70 trees are planted per acre, the fruit yield can reach about 3,700-4,200 kilograms, which still has a very high economic value.

The current market price of litchi is around 10 yuan per catty. It is a fruit with high economic value and has a long history of cultivation in my country. It can not only be eaten directly, but also processed into juice, canned food and other products, so it still has certain market potential.