Hengxian Lychees

Hengxian Lychees

　　     Hengxian is renowned for its lychee production, with a current cultivation area of 100,000 mu. It grows a wide variety of lychees, among which March Red, Black Leaf, Fragrant Lychee, and Nuomici are the most famous. The March Red variety alone covers a planting area of 65,200 mu, yielding over 4,500 tons per year, making it the largest early-maturing March Red lychee production base in China.

　　The March Red lychee is primarily grown in Guanshan Village, Liujing Town, Hengxian. It is said to have a cultivation history of over 300 years. This variety is known for ripening early, typically in mid-May. The fruit is large, with translucent, juicy flesh that is sweet with a slight tang, and is considered a premium, specialty product of Hengxian.