Can lychees be grown in the north?

Can lychees be grown in the north?

Lychees can be grown in the north. Although lychees can be grown in the north, lychees themselves are subtropical fruit trees. It is best not to plant them in the open field in the north. You can choose to grow them in greenhouses, but the cost will be higher.

Northern lychee blossoms and bears fruit

In the north, lychees are generally grown in greenhouses with the temperature controlled at around 23-29 degrees Celsius. The best time is March to April in spring, but the specific time depends on the variety of lychees. Generally, lychees will bear fruit 6-7 years after planting, and will mature and be available on the market from May to August each year.

Planting technology of litchi in the north

1. Planting density

The planting row spacing of litchi is best controlled at 3.5×3.5 meters. Generally, 50 to 60 litchi trees can be planted per acre, which is a more reasonable density.

2. Irrigation and drainage

Litchi has few and shallow roots, and young trees will experience "drying back", especially after they are planted. Water management cannot be relaxed during maintenance. On dry days, attention should be paid to watering to maintain moisture, and on rainy days, attention should be paid to preventing water accumulation.

3. Pruning

The shaping and pruning of litchi trees requires choosing an angle, and pruning should be done according to the principle of light rather than heavy. All dense branches, bent branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches should be cut off, which is conducive to the concentration of nutrients and can expand the crown.