Fruit · Perennial
Litchi
Sown Jun–Sep (planting) · 5–7 years to harvest · 12 guides in our archive
September
You can plant litchi now.
It bears after about 5–7 years, so this is a planting decision rather than a season.
At a glance
The nine numbers you plan with
Season
Perennial
Sowing
Jun–Sep (planting)
Duration
5–7 yr to bear
Spacing
8 × 8 m
Soil pH
5.5–7.0
Water
1200–1600 mm
Temperature
20–35 °C
Seed rate
156 plants
Yield
8–12 t
Watch for
Fruit borer, mite, fruit cracking
Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.
From the archive
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Growing Litchi
6 min
How to Grow Litchi in Bhopal: Practical Farming Guide
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Litchi in Ujs: Practical Cultivation Guide from Planting to Sale
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6 min
How to Grow Litchi in Banaskantha: A Practical Guide
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Litchi in Belagavi: Practical Cultivation Guide
6 min
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Litchi in Warangal: Practical Cultivation Guide
6 min
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Litchi in Ludhiana: Complete Cultivation Guide
5 min
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How to Grow Litchi in Pune: Practical Farming Guide
6 min
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Litchi in Nashik: Complete Cultivation Guide
6 min
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Growing Litchi in Kongu Nadu: Practical Farming Guide
5 min
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Litchi in the Brahmaputra Valley: Practical Cultivation Guide
5 min
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Litchi in Delta Districts: Practical Cultivation Guide
5 min
Horticulture & Orchards
How to Grow Litchi in Rayalaseema: Practical Farming Guide
5 min
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