Tezpur Litchi

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News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026.

About Tezpur Litchi

Tezpur Litchi
Source – Open Mag
Location
  • Tezpur litchi is mainly grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam.
  • Other major varieties cultivated in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi.
Key Characteristics
  • Appearance: It is known for its bright-red appearance, and the fruit colour varies from dull brick red to attractive red.
  • Pulp Quality: The fruit has white to greyish-white juicy pulp with superior eating quality.
  • Size: It weighs around 70–80 g and is the largest among the litchi varieties grown in Assam.
  • Nutritional Value: It is a rich source of Vitamin C and contains a fair amount of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and Vitamin B.
Climate Conditions
  • Climate Type: Tezpur litchi thrives best under a humid sub-tropical climate.
  • Temperature: It grows well where temperatures are around 30°C in June and 21°C in February, and it is sensitive to frost and dry heat.
  • Rainfall & Humidity: It flourishes under moist conditions with abundant rainfall and humidity.
  • Altitude: It generally prefers low elevations and can be grown up to 800 m.
Soil Type
  • The crop is well suited to loamy soil enriched with organic matter and having good drainage properties.
Status
  • Tezpur litchi received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2013.

 

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