{"id":364869,"date":"2026-06-10T16:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=364869"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:26:17","slug":"tezpur-litchi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/tezpur-litchi\/","title":{"rendered":"Tezpur Litchi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News<\/strong>: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

About Tezpur Litchi<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Tezpur
Source – Open Mag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Tezpur litchi is mainly grown in the Sonitpur district of Assam.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Other major varieties cultivated in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, and Sahi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Characteristics<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Appearance<\/strong>: It is known for its bright-red appearance<\/strong>, and the fruit colour varies from dull brick red to attractive red.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Pulp Quality:<\/strong> The fruit has white to greyish-white juicy pulp<\/strong> with superior eating quality.<\/li>\n
  • Size<\/strong>: It weighs around 70\u201380 g<\/strong> and is the largest among the litchi varieties grown in Assam<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Nutritional Value:<\/strong> It is a rich source of Vitamin C<\/strong> and contains a fair amount of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and Vitamin B.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Climate Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Climate Type<\/strong>: Tezpur litchi thrives best under a humid sub-tropical climate.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Temperature<\/strong>: It grows well where temperatures are around 30\u00b0C in June and 21\u00b0C in February,<\/strong> and it is sensitive to frost and dry heat.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Rainfall & Humidity<\/strong>: It flourishes under moist conditions<\/strong> with abundant rainfall and humidity.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Altitude<\/strong>: It generally prefers low elevations and can be grown up to 800 m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soil Type<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • The crop is well suited to loamy soil enriched with organic matter<\/strong> and having good drainage properties.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Status<\/strong><\/td>\n\n