Lychee is a delicious and tasty fruit, loved by a wide range of consumers. However, to enjoy delicious lychees, in addition to variety selection, the maintenance and management of the fruit are also crucial. How long is the lychee fruiting period? How to carry out maintenance and management? This article will provide a detailed introduction for everyone.
Basic Concepts of the Fruiting Period
The time for lychee fruit to ripen generally takes about 100 days from flower opening to fruit maturity. The specific time will be affected by factors such as the planting area, cultivation methods, and climate.
Observing Fruit Color
When the lychee fruit is about to ripen, it will gradually change from green to red. When the fruit shows a uniform bright red color, it can be harvested.
Observing Fruit Shape
When the lychee fruit ripens, it becomes round, plump, and glossy. At this time, if the shell is opened, the pulp is relatively firm and has a rich fruity aroma.
Harvesting Time
After the lychee fruit ripens, it should be harvested as soon as possible. Because the lychee fruit is prone to falling off after it ripens, and it can be damaged or spoiled by slight pressure.
Harvesting Method
When harvesting lychees, scissors should be used to cut the fruit-bearing branches. Do not pull the fruit off directly with your hands to avoid damaging the fruit and the tree.
Fruit Preservation Methods
There are many ways to preserve lychee fruit. The most common method is to wrap it in a wet paper towel and store it in the refrigerator. This method can maintain the freshness of the lychee, but it cannot be stored for too long.
Water Management
After the lychee fruit ripens, it is important to control the amount of irrigation to avoid excessive water in the fruit due to over-irrigation, which affects the quality and taste of the fruit.
Pest and Disease Control
Lychees are susceptible to pests and diseases during their growth process. To ensure the quality of lychee fruit, it is necessary to regularly carry out pest and disease control on the lychees by spraying with appropriate pesticides.
Fertilization Management
During the lychee growth period, appropriate fertilization is necessary to ensure the growth of the fruit tree and the quality of the fruit. After the lychee fruit ripens, the application of potassium fertilizer can be appropriately increased to promote the sweetness and taste of the fruit.
Pruning Management
After the lychees ripen, pruning management is required to trim unhealthy or old branches to ensure the health and growth of the fruit tree.
Watering Management
Watering management after lychee ripening is very important. It is necessary to avoid overwatering, which can lead to fruit rot or spoilage. Generally, each watering should be controlled within an appropriate range.
Irrigation Methods
The irrigation methods after lychee ripening should be noted. Avoid using sprinkler irrigation for watering, as this method can easily cause fruit cracking and excessive water. Drip irrigation or spray irrigation can be used for watering.
Flower Bud Management
Lychee flower bud management is also a very important part. It is necessary to timely remove some withered, weak, or overly dense flower buds to ensure that the remaining flower buds on the tree can receive sufficient light and air circulation.
Wind Protection and Root Stabilization
After lychees ripen, it is necessary to pay attention to wind protection and root stabilization. If you encounter windy or rainy weather, it is necessary to promptly set up supports under the tree to prevent the lychee fruit from being blown away or the tree from being blown over.
The maintenance and management of the lychee fruiting period are a crucial link in ensuring the quality of lychee fruit. Pay attention to the management of controlling irrigation amount, pest and disease control, fertilization, pruning, and watering. After the lychees ripen, harvest the fruit in a timely manner to ensure the quality and taste of the lychees.