Litchi is a sub-tropical fruit and thrives best under moist sub-tropical climate. It usually prefers low elevation and can be grown up to an altitude of 800 m. (m.s.l.). Deep, well drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter and having pH in the range of 5.0 to 7.0 is ideal for the crop.Planting And Care
Sunlight
Sunlight of more than 6 hours a day is ideal for flowering and fruit development of the plant.
Soil
The soil should be well drained, fertile and rich in organic content.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 4 cup(approx. 200 ml) of water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in the pot feels dry to touch.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plants thoroughly in summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Water should be applied preferably in the morning or evening.Ways to Enjoy Lychee Fruit Eat 'em raw! Lychee fruits make for tasty snacks, perfect for work breaks or some sweetness post-dinner. ... Peel, de-seed and freeze them! ... For our 21 year old and over heroes, juice 'em and mix with vodka for a fancy martini. ... Peel and mix them in a fruit salad! ... Feeling fancy?