How to plant litchi seeds? Can potted plants bear fruit?

1. How to plant litchi seeds

It is recommended to plant litchi seeds in April-June or August-September. First prepare a flower pot with good air permeability as a seedling container, fill it with some loose and breathable culture soil and set aside. Then prepare some plump, intact lychee seeds. Before planting, you need to clean the pulp from the seeds and soak them in clean water for several days. Change the water every two days, wait until their skin cracks, take them out and dry them, place them on the prepared soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Note that when sowing, the cracked end of the seed coat should face upwards to facilitate germination.

2. How to maintain the seeds after sowing

After planting, the flower pot should be placed in a warm environment of about 20℃, and water should be sprayed on the soil in time to keep the soil at a certain humidity. After about a week, they will start to sprout. When new buds first sprout, be sure to provide shade and avoid exposure to strong sunlight. Wait another 10-15 days, until its young leaves begin to develop, and then expose them to scattered soft light.

3. Can potted lychees bear fruit?

Potted lychees can also bear fruit, but the number of fruits will be much less than that of plants planted in the ground. Potted lychees that are relatively young will not bear fruit. Generally speaking, it takes 5-7 years of care for lychees grown in pots before they can bear fruit.