Litchi mollissima, also known as rambutan, rambutan and Shaozi, is a large tropical fruit tree of Sapindaceae. Its fruit is not only red, but also yellow, which tastes similar to litchi. It is less distributed in China, and only has a large planting area in Baoting and Sanya of Hainan Island. The flowering period is from February to April, and the fruit ripens from June to August. It likes the growth environment of high temperature and humidity, no wind damage and low altitude mountains. It is better to grow at an annual average temperature above 24 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature should not be lower than 17 degrees Celsius. The soil is suitable for deep soil layer, rich in organic matter, fertile and loose, good drainage and ventilation, and the soil pH value is between 4.5 and 6.5. Originated in the Malay Peninsula, it is cultivated in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and enjoys the reputation of "Fruit King" in Thailand.

Second, how to eat

Fresh: Litchi can be peeled off directly and eaten with the white pulp inside. The pulp of Litchi pubescens is similar to Litchi in taste, fresh and juicy, sweet and sour.

tea: you can peel the pulp from the shell and boil it with water. This way of eating can fully combine its taste with water, make it more abundant when drinking, and can also effectively relieve diarrhea and thirst.

When cooking soup and porridge, you can add some hairy lychees, which will make the porridge or hot taste sweet and sour with the flesh and make it more nutritious. Or it can be made into salad, such as shrimp rambutan salad, which is not only nutritious, but also tastes better.

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