Zengcheng Lychee

Zengcheng Lychee

Zengcheng Lychee is a protected geographical indication product.

　　Zengcheng Lychee

　　(I) Production Area.

　　The production area of Zengcheng Lychee covers the current administrative region of Zengcheng City, Guangdong Province.

　　(II) Use of Special Mark.

　　Producers within the production area of Zengcheng Lychee may apply to the Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau of Zengcheng City, Guangdong Province, for the use of the “Special Mark for Geographical Indication Products.” After approval by the Guangdong Provincial Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau and authorization by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China, it will be announced. The legal inspection institution for Zengcheng Lychee shall be designated by the Guangdong Provincial Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau.

　　Quality and Technical Requirements for Zengcheng Lychee

　　I. Varieties

　　Guiwei, Nuoshuici, Shuijingqiu, Xianjinfeng.

　　II. Site Conditions

　　Soil types include red soil and lateritic red soil; soil depth ≥60 cm, soil organic matter content ≥2%, pH value 5 to 6.5.

　　III. Cultivation Management

　　1. Seedling Propagation: Grafting or layering propagation using seedlings such as Huai Zhi and Shan Zhi as rootstocks.

　　2. Planting: Spring planting from March to May, autumn planting from September to October; planting density in mature orchards ≤400 trees/hectare.

　　3. Fertilization: Primarily organic fertilizer.

　　4. Environmental and Safety Requirements: The use of pesticides, fertilizers, and other substances must comply with national regulations and must not cause environmental pollution.

　　IV. Fruit Harvesting

　　The harvesting period is from mid-June to mid-July. Harvesting should not be done on rainy days or at noon under intense sunlight. Fruit grading, packaging, storage, and preservation must be carried out within 24 hours after harvesting.