Lychees

Description

Characteristics of lychees

The lychee or litchi is a fruit originating in Chinabut is cultivated in climates climates all over the worldas in the region of Axarquia.

The appearance of the lychee is very strange. Your form is similar to that of the strawberrybut it is characterized by having a thick inedible inedible thick skin. The edible part is the pulpwhich has a seed inside. This seed is not edible either.

Its flavor is considered to be considered one of the most exotic in nature.The combination of its components has produced a mixture of flavors and smells that mixture of flavors and smells that have made it become an aphrodisiac aphrodisiac product by nature..

The preeminence of strong flavors y marked contrasts promote and favor the opinion of first-time lychee consumers. You will get acidic nuances that will blend with an avant-garde avant-garde sweetness.

How you will receive the lychees from Pancha’s Vegetable Garden

Our lychees are harvested at their optimum point. This point, in the case of lychees, coincides with the point of ripening. In other words, they are ready to eat once the order arrives at your home (ready to eat). These lychees keep all their natural flavor as they do not go through cold storage. The lychees are packed in plastic tubs to prevent them from spoiling when in contact with other fruits and vegetables and from being damaged during transport. We always seek quality for the customer and that all our fruit arrives in the best condition and with the highest quality.

Lychee crops in Malaga

To grow lychees, it is necessary to grow them in a warm and humid climate. warm and humid climateclimate, so the climate of the Axarquia is ideal for this purpose. In addition, the optimum temperature for the development of lychees is between 23ºC and 28ºC. If the temperature drops below 16ºC or rises above 33ºC, the plants will not produce fruit.

In addition, in the Huerta de Pancha we have the optimal optimal soil for the growth of these plants, which is loose and well-drained. It is a floor rich in nutrientswith a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Finally, the soil moisture levels levels of the soil must also be balanced balancedas waterlogging and over-drying and excess dryness should be avoided..

For this purpose, irrigation should be rich in water and moderateThis can be achieved by watering the trees 2 or 3 times a week.

In addition, for lychee trees to remain healthy, it is essential to fertilize them regularly. fertilize them regularly. We recommend a nitrogen-rich fertilizer, phosphorus y potassium to stimulate growth and flowering.

As for the pruningpruning should be regular. It is advisable to perform a maintenance pruning in early spring to remove old, damaged or unnecessary shoots. It is also recommended that prune trees lightly to stimulate their growth.

The harvest o harvesting should occur when the fruits are soft to the touch and have a deep reddish color. This usually occurs between the months of August and September.

How to preserve lychees

It is recommended that lychees be wrapped in paper materials that allow them to breathe so that they do not generate humidity. It is also possible to store them in the refrigerator in containers that do not generate humidity in order to preserve the fruit for more days.

Finally, if you want to keep lychees in the refrigerator for more than a few weeks, it is recommended that the fruit be peeled and placed in containers and then stored in the freezer. In this way the lychees can be consumed as desired at any time. Just take a portion out of the freezer, wait for it to thaw and use it as desired.

How lychees are eaten

The edible part of the litchi is the pulp and its consumption is very simple, just peel them, cut them in half and remove the bone or seed inside.

It is most common to consume litchi raw, as it is very easy to peel and its properties are thus maximized. It is incorporated into fruit salads, juices, smoothies, fruit salads, fruit salads, cakes and combines well with rice, meats and fish. It is also used in ice cream, syrups and can be found in syrup. It is sometimes dried and consumed as dried fruit. The concentration of nutrients is multiplied by three, although 20-50% of vitamin C is lost.

Properties of the lychees from Huerta de Pancha’s Orchard

Consuming lychees during the lychee season provides us with nutrients and antioxidants and antioxidants that help us to protect our organism. Lychees contain a great variety of vitamins, minerals y other compounds beneficial to health.

Lychees are a fruit rich in vitamin Cwhich is an antioxidant important for maintaining a healthy immune system. They also have a high content of vitamin B y minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and phosphorus.. Lychees are foods high in fiberas well as in omega 3important for maintaining a healthy heart.