China 3 lychee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids China 3 lychee |
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| Genus | Litchi |
| Species | Litchi chinensis |
| Cultivar | China-3 |
| Origin | China |
China 3 is a special type of lychee fruit. It belongs to the same plant family as soapberries. This lychee is one of the best kinds grown in the Bengal area. This region is in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent.
The trees are not very tall, usually about 5 to 6 meters high. They have smaller leaves than some other lychee trees. These trees produce fruit regularly if they are well cared for. If not, they might not give fruit every year. China-3 grows well in many places. However, it doesn't like areas where the rainy season starts too early.
China 3 lychees ripen later in the year, usually in the last week of June. An average tree can produce about 124 kilograms of fruit. The fruit is round and bigger than many other lychees. It has a beautiful red and orange skin. The inside part, called the pulp, is creamy white, soft, and very juicy.
What is China 3 Lychee?
The China 3 is a type of lychee fruit. It ripens late in the season, usually by the end of June. Each tree can produce a lot of fruit, about 124 kilograms on average. However, it might not produce fruit every single year.
The fruit of the China 3 lychee is quite large. It has an attractive skin color, which is a mix of red, orange, and some green patches. Each fruit usually weighs around 25 grams. The inside of the fruit, the pulp, is creamy white, soft, and very juicy. It has a sweetness level of 18 percent. The seed inside is small, and there's a lot of tasty pulp compared to the seed.
Growing China 3 Lychee Trees
Planting China 3 lychee trees usually happens during June or July. This is when it's the rainy season. However, the best time to plant them is from April to June. During this period, the weather is humid, but not too wet or too dry.
You can also plant them after the rainy season, in August or September. If you plant them then, you need to water them regularly. This helps the young trees grow well in the orchard.
In older lychee farms, trees were planted far apart. They were about 10 to 12 meters away from each other in all directions. A 10-meter space is good if the soil is deep and fertile. It also works if the trees are well cared for when they are young. In other areas, a distance of 7 to 8 meters was enough.
Today, farmers are also trying "high-density planting." This means planting the trees closer together. In this method, trees are planted just 4 meters apart from each other.
Harvesting China 3 Lychee
The China 3 lychee has the best fruit quality among many local types. Many other lychees can taste harsh and have less pulp compared to their seeds. A new type of lychee, called BARI Lichu-3, is very similar to China 3. It has a similar size, shape, quality, and taste. However, it is not yet widely available to farmers.
The amount of China 3 lychee grown is increasing. This is happening in Bangladesh, Eastern India, and Northeastern India. Even though production is growing, the average amount of lychee harvested can still be much higher.
Gallery
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A nearly ripened purple china 3 lychee, Bogra.
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25 g. weight of each lychee.
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China 3 lychee grown in Bangladesh.
