Can lychees be grown in the north?

Can lychees be grown in the north?

Lychees can be planted in the north, but because lychees have poor cold resistance, it is best to plant them in greenhouses in the north to ensure their growth. After planting, you also need to pay attention to temperature and light. Sufficient water and fertilizer are good for the growth of lychees.

Lychee is a fruit that likes high temperature and high humidity environment, and also likes sunlight. Generally, it has strict requirements on temperature when growing. Currently, lychees are mostly grown in Guangdong, Sichuan, Fujian, Guizhou and Yunnan.

How to grow litchi in the north

1. Temperature: Litchi is a subtropical plant. Generally, the environment temperature around 23-29 degrees is most conducive to its growth. It will grow more slowly in a low temperature environment.

2. Fertilization: Before planting litchi seedlings, sufficient cake fertilizer or decomposed chicken manure needs to be applied as base fertilizer. Top dressing is also needed in the later stages of growth to promote flowering and fruiting.

3. Watering: It is best to water litchi once every 7 days during its growth period. The amount of water should be controlled and no water accumulation should occur.