Longan, also known as longan, belongs to the genus Longan. Its height is usually about 10 meters, and the shoots are very thick. Native to the south and southwest of China, now mainly distributed in Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan provinces. Longan produced in Putian is very famous. Usually longan can be marketed around March, and there are also a few areas that have been marketed in June. Usually longan is about thirteen to twenty dollars a catty.

Osmanthus varieties

There are many varieties of osmanthus, including red shell, Tianbao Yipin, double-glazed osmanthus, crunchy osmanthus, Jiayuan osmanthus, Puning Cihe osmanthus, and Qingke Baoyuan. Its fruit is nearly spherical, generally yellow-brown, a few gray-yellow.

Effects and functions of cinnamon

Longan fruit is rich in nutrients, rich in glucose, potassium, iron, protein and other trace elements. It can also treat bad symptoms such as forgetfulness, palpitations, tranquilizing the mind and insomnia. It also has the effect of replenishing qi and blood, strengthening the spleen and nourishing the heart, nourishing the heart and tranquilizing the mind, replenishing the deficiency and benefiting the intellect, treating anemia and dermatitis.

Longan planting and harvesting time

Longan tree likes bright and humid environment, generally grows in the warmer climate, better drainage of the southern subtropical region, can be lush growth. Longan usually blooms from March to April, and the fruit grows from late May to the end of August. Usually, the fruit can be picked in July to August when it is ripe and yellowish-brown.