Tezpur Litchi

Tezpur Litchi Latest News

Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.

About Tezpur Litchi

• It is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products.
• It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality.
• The region cultivates several notable varieties, including Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji and Sahi.
• It received the geographical indication (GI) tag in 2013.

Key Facts about Litchi

• It is a tropical fruit belonging to the Sapindaceae family.

Required Climatic Conditions for Litchi

• Climate: It 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.
• Soil: 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.
• Temperature: The temperature should not go beyond 40.5 0C in summer and below freezing point in winter.
• Rain: Prolonged rain may be harmful especially at the time of flowering, when it interferes with pollination.
• The young trees require protection against frost and hot winds for several years till they are firmly established.
• It is sensitive to frost during winter and dry heat in summer.
• Distribution of Litchis Cultivation

• • India is the second largest producer of litchi in the World after China. Other major producing countries are Thailand, Australia, South Africa, Madagascar and Florida in the US.
  • It is widely cultivated in India, especially in Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Assam.

Source: PIB

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