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Below is a list of all known varietals for Lychee. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
| Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal | A classic variety with bright red skin and a large seed. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 1B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Bosworth 3 | A delicious cultivar with a sweet flavor, relatively small seeds, and a pinkish-red color when ripe. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Brewster | A common, all-around good variety with a sweet, floral flavor. It is one of the most popular commercial varieties in the United States. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Emperor | A large-fruited variety with a very bumpy skin and good flavor. It is a slow-growing tree but can be a consistent producer. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Hak Ip | A cultivar prized for its large size, excellent flavor, and tiny seed. It is considered one of the best-tasting lychees, but is known to be a shy bearer. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Kaimana | A newer variety that is an all-around good producer with large fruit and a small seed. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Kohala | A popular cultivar in Florida known for its consistent production of large, sweet fruit. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Mauritius | A reliable producer known for its consistent crops. The fruit has a distinct sub-acid flavor that is enjoyed by some but disliked by others. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |
| No Mai Tsze | Considered by many to be the best-tasting lychee in the world, with a high flesh-to-seed ratio. It is a very shy bearer and difficult to cultivate. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 1B | High | 1 - 2 |
| Sweetheart | A highly desirable variety known for its large fruit and a small "chicken tongue" seed, which results in more edible flesh. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10B | High | 1 - 2 |