Litchi

Litchi, a sweet summer fruit story

Todays article is about a special summer fruit, litchi.Litchi is a seasonal fruit that is available in summer. Its scientific name is Litchi chinensis and it is mainly cultivated in large quantities in South China and Southeast Asian countries. It is also very popular in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Vietnam and now Malaysia.

Litchis look like they have just been picked from the tree. This is what fresh litchi looks like – light reddish or pink color, bright green leaves, and a slightly crispy coating. Inside is a jelly-like transparent, white sweet and juicy shell and a brown seed in the middle.

Litchi is not only sweet in taste, but many health benefits. It contains vitamin B-complex, potassium and fiber, which help increase body immunity. Litchi is very effective feeling cool and keeping body cool during hot summer days.A medium-sized litchi contains about water which helps in replenishing body water deficit.

Litchi cultivation requires warm humid climate. In Bangladesh, it is mainly cultivated Dinajpur, Rajshahi and Gazipur regions. Its cultivation is also becoming popular in Malaysia. An average of 50-200 kg of litchi is available from a full tree every year. Farmers collect litchis in bunches from the tree at the beginning of summer. Litchis are usually marketed in the way the bunches are held in the picture. Talking about personal experiences with litchi, it must be said that this fruit is associated with many memories of our childhood. The experience of climbing a litchi tree in the village during summer vacation and eating litchis is still vivid in our eyes. What difference in taste between litchis found city market and the ones picked from that tree!

Litchi is not just a fruit part our emotions, memories and culture. The litchi season begins with the arrival of summer and this small fruit seems to bring a sweet message of the entire season. For those who have not tasted this fruit yet, I would say – try it once, you will undoubtedly be impressed.

This gift of summer is a shining example of our natural beauty. And if you get your hands on such fresh litchi, as seen in the picture, then there is no question!

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Location| Malaysia 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Short by |@aburihan
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