Four Seasons (四季龙眼)

Description

The Four Seasons longan is characterized by moderate growth vigor and a round-headed, open canopy. This variety can produce new shoots 4 to 6 times a year and is capable of flowering and fruiting multiple times annually. When planted in Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou, the growth cycle is as follows:

• Spring Shoots: Sprout in early February, mature by the end of March.
• Late Spring Shoots: Sprout in early April, mature by the end of May.
• Summer Shoots: Two waves, one in late May and another in mid-July.
• Autumn Shoots: Sprout in mid-September and mid-to-late October.
• Winter Shoots: Sprout in November.

Flowering and Fruiting:

• Main Crop: The flower spike growth period is in March, with flowering from early April to early May, and fruit ripening in early August. The main crop’s fruit clusters weigh 250-400 grams, with individual fruits weighing 9-12 grams. The soluble solids content is 20%-22%, and the edible rate is 65%.
• Winter-Spring Fruit: These fruits are smaller, weighing 6-8 grams per fruit, with a soluble solids content of 16%-17%, and an edible rate of 58%-60%.

Fruit Characteristics:

• Skin: Yellow-brown in color, with a twin-like structure and grayish-white net-like patterns. The skin is relatively thick.
• Flesh: The flesh is crisp, intensely sweet, and easily separates from the seed.
• Quality: According to tests conducted by the Zhangzhou Agricultural Products Testing Center, the main crop fruit has a soluble solids content of 23.0%, total acidity of 0.06%, and 62.6 mg/100 g of vitamin C.

The Four Seasons Longan is a high-yield variety with multiple fruiting periods, offering fruits with high sweetness and quality across different seasons.