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Khaki Variety Dragon Eye Longan Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Longan tree (Dimocarpus longan), affectionately known as 'Dragon's Eye', is a tropical evergreen fruit tree and a close relative of the Lychee. This offering is a Grafted Khaki Variety, a superior method that ensures the plant is true-to-name and promotes significantly earlier fruiting and consistent fruit quality compared to seed-grown plants.

• Variety: Khaki Variety Dragon Eye Longan.
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting ensures earlier and more reliable fruit production.
• Size: 1-2 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and soil conditions suitable for tropical fruit, excellent for both ground planting and container gardening.

The Fruit: Dragon Eye Longan

The Longan fruit is highly valued for its unique appearance and delightful taste, with its name coming from the black seed visible through the translucent white flesh, resembling a dragon's eye.

• Texture and Taste: The flesh is translucent, juicy, musky, and intensely sweet, often described with honeyed or floral undertones.
• Appearance: Fruits are spherical, about 1 inch wide, with a thin, leathery, tan-to-light-brown shell.
• Harvest: Fruits typically mature in the summer months, with the main season often running from June to August, depending on the local climate.
• Culinary Use: Best enjoyed fresh, the fruit can also be used to make juice, added to desserts, or dried for traditional snacks and teas.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

The Longan is a tropical to sub-tropical plant that requires full sun and thrives in humid environments common to many Indian regions.

• Sunlight: Prefers a location that receives full and direct sunlight for optimal growth and fruit set.
• Climate: Does best in warm, mild, and humid conditions. Mature trees are hardy but young plants should be protected from harsh, hot, dry winds.

Watering and Soil

Longan is relatively forgiving but performs best with regular, consistent care, especially during key growth stages.

• Soil: Plant in rich, well-draining soil. It is adaptable but prefers an acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0).
• Watering: Needs consistent watering, especially from the time of flowering through harvest. Allow the top soil to dry out slightly between waterings, as the plant dislikes standing water.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorus during the growing season (spring to fall) to support flowering and fruiting.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.