When do lychees mature and in what months do they go on sale?

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1. What is lychee?

2. In which months do lychees mature?

3. In what month will lychees be available?

Lychee is a spring and summer fruit, and the maturity time varies depending on the variety. Generally speaking, early-maturing varieties mature between February and March and are available around March. Medium-ripe varieties are mature and marketed in April-May. Because there are many medium-ripe varieties, this is the time when lychees are on the market in large quantities. Late-maturing varieties mature between June and July and are available on the market between June and August.

1. What is lychee

Lychee usually refers to the fruit of the genus Lychee of the Sapindaceae family. It is a common fruit that is edible. Its pulp is translucent, sweet, plump and juicy, and is deeply loved by people. In our country, it is mainly produced in southern provinces and cities, so it is also known as the "four major fruits of the South" together with banana, longan and pineapple. It is rich in sugars and proteins, and contains many trace elements. Eating it is very good for the body.

2. In which months do lychees mature?

Lychee is a spring and summer fruit, and the maturity time varies depending on the variety. Generally, relatively early-maturing varieties can mature in early spring from February to March. Most varieties mature in April-May. While relatively late-maturing varieties mature in June-July, some particularly late-maturing varieties may also mature in August.

3. In what month will lychee be launched?

Generally, lychees are ready for market within a few weeks after they are fully mature. Therefore, some early-maturing varieties can be launched around March. However, the time when lychees are put on the market in large quantities is from April to May. During this time, most lychees have matured, and sufficient sugar has accumulated in their pulp, making them taste better. In addition, there are also some late-maturing varieties that will be on the market from June to August.

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