Below is a list of all known varietals for Longan. 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) |
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Biew Kiew | A Thai variety with large fruit of superior quality and a smaller seed. It is well-suited to regions with cool winters. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10A | High | 1 - 2 |
Chuliang | A native Chinese cultivar with very large fruit, thick flesh, and a sweet, fragrant flavor. It is a high and stable-yielding variety. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10A | High | 1 - 2 |
Diamond River | A Thai cultivar that is known to fruit every year and produce a sizeable late-season crop. Its fruit quality is considered fair to good. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10A | High | 1 - 2 |
Fuyan | An important Chinese cultivar with large fruit, thin skin, and a small seed. It is best used for canning due to its low sweetness. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 1B | High | 1 - 2 |
Kohala | The most widely planted longan cultivar in Florida and California, known for its consistent production of large, sweet fruit. It has a small seed and matures early. | Sandy Loam | 6.6 - 7.3 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 10A | High | 1 - 2 |
Shixia | A popular Chinese cultivar with a history of about 140 years. It has small fruit with a crisp, thick, and sweet flesh, and is considered one of the best for fresh eating. | Sandy Loam | 6.1 - 6.5 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | < 2 | 1B | High | 1 - 2 |