Chettalli, Nov. 23: The harvest of the exotic fruit lychee is attracting attention this time in Kodagu, known as the land of coffee, black pepper and cardamom cultivation. Although the season of lychee fruit is usually said to be from May to June, it is called "off-season lychee" as it is found in Kodagu from October to December.
Lychee is a tropical fruit with a red skin and a sweet, floral aroma. It is rich in nutrients like vitamin C and fiber, which have antioxidant properties.
Exotic fruits like rambutan, mangosteen, dragon fruit, scott apple, velvet apple, water apple, durian, longan fruits are suitable for the climate of Kodagu. Experts believe that the mixed climate of Kodagu with its sun, rain, and cold winds, the cool climate, and the richness of soil biodiversity are special for litchi cultivation. Therefore, horticultural centers and farmers have been growing litchi in gardens and getting good harvests for many years.
Development of varieties at Chettalli Horticultural Experimental Center
Indigenous and foreign fruit and vegetable varieties are being developed at the Chettalli Horticultural Experimental Center, which supports various agricultural development. For about 25 years, various types of litchi fruit plants like Shahi, Early Seedless, Bedana, China etc. have been grown in separate blocks, and this time, due to the good weather, they are getting a very high harvest. Each plant is expected to yield 80 to 120 kg. of fruit and this time, a tender has been given for Rs. 8.30 lakh. To protect the crop from bats and birds during the ripening of litchi, the tenderers have already started protecting the crop by putting nets on the litchi fruit plants.
- Puttarira Karun Kalaiah
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