Litchi Season Site

The short season is exacerbated by extremely rapid post-harvest deterioration:

This short season has spawned a vibrant economic and cultural ecosystem. In regions like Muzaffarpur in India, the arrival of the harvest transforms the landscape. Orchards become hives of activity, with farmers, pickers, and traders working around the clock to harvest, pack, and ship the fruits before they lose their freshness. The "Shahi Litchi" and "China" varieties from these regions are famous for their thin seeds and extra-pulp, commanding premium prices in markets across the world. litchi season

| Stage | Typical period | Duration | |-------|----------------|-----------| | Dormancy + chilling | Dec–Jan | 6–8 weeks | | Flower bud initiation | Feb | 2–3 weeks | | Blooming | Mar–Apr | 3–4 weeks | | Fruit set & green stage | Apr–May | 6–7 weeks | | | Mid-May to early July | 4–6 weeks | The short season is exacerbated by extremely rapid