Lichi (Muzaffarpur)
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Product Description
Muzaffarpur litchi, renowned as the Shahi lychee from Bihar, India, is celebrated for its large size, exceptionally juicy translucent pulp, unique rose-like aroma, and sweet sugar-acid balance.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
FLAVOR & AROMA: Sweet, succulent pulp with a distinct floral, rose-like fragrance.
APPEARANCE: Strawberry-red, oval-to-round fruits with a thin, rough outer peel.
CORE VARIETIES: Primarily the 'Shahi' litchi and 'China' litchi, alongside local variants like 'Longia' and 'Calcutta'.
HARVEST SEASON: Ripens and hits peak markets during the summer months of May and June.
GROWING REGION & CLIMATE
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Thrives in calcium-rich, well-draining alluvial or loamy soils.
CLIMATE: Requires warm, humid tropical or subtropical conditions with regular summer watering and full sun exposure.