Sweet, juicy, and succulent, litchis are one of the tastiest tropical fruits. A native of China, litchis began to be cultivated in India from the 18th century. Some of the major litchi producing states in India includes Bihar, Jharkhand, Tripura, West Bengal, Uttaranchal, Assam, and Punjab.
Amongst all the states, Bihar produces best litchis of the best variety. Take a look at some of the litchi varieties:
Shahi: The Shahi litchi is one of the commonest commercial cultivars for table purpose in the Muzaffarpur area of Bihar. This litchi matures in the month of May and offers an average yield of 90-100kg/tree.
Swarna Roopa: This litchi variety is released by CHES, Ranchi with high T.S.S. and is resistant to fruit cracking. This is the first litchi variety to be developed in India.
China: The China litchi is commercially cultivated for table purpose in the Muzaffarpur area of Bihar. This semi-dwarf variety ripens from the third week of May and yields around 80-100kg/day.
Kasba: The Kasba variety grows mostly in eastern Bihar and yields around 80-100kg/tree.
Elachi: The Elachi tree is moderately vigorous, reaching a height of 5 to 6 m. Orange-red in color, this litchi variety yields 50-60kg/tree.
Purbi: Purbi litchi is also grown for table purpose in the eastern part of Bihar. The fruits ripen at the end of May or the first week of June with an average yield of 90-100kg/tree.
Early Seedless (Early Bedana): This is a medium to poor-yielding variety but bears regularly. The yield varies from 50-60kg/tree.
Besides the above varieties, there are other litchi varieties like Rose Scented, Bombai, Kalkatta( Calcutta), Late Seedless, Gulabi, Late Large Red, etc.
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