How to grow Lychee

Litchi chinensis

Transplanting Lychee

Transplant a lytchee tree in spring when all danger of frost is past.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lychee is a hardy plant.

How long does Lychee take to grow?

These estimates for how long Lychee takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Lychee to germinate?
18 days

Average 18 days | Min 18 days | Max 18 days (1)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Lychee?
+ days

Average days | Min days | Max days (0)

Days to Maturity How long until Lychee is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 112 days

Average 112 days | Min days | Max days (0)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Lychee?
= days

Lychee Folklore & Trivia

The lytchee is more frost tolerant than the mango tree.

Other names for Lychee

Misspellings: Leechee, Lichee

Footnotes


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