Popular Litchi Variety

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Sahi 

The Shahi Litchi is a variety of lichi that is grown in Muzaffarpur and has high pulp and is juicier compared to the litchi grown in other parts of the country.
It is a selection in litchi identified and released by CHES, Ranchi with high T.S.S and resistant to fruit cracking. This is the first variety developed in India.

Swarna Roopa

Kasba

It is mostly grown in the eastern part of Bihar. Fruits are medium-large, heart-shaped with red tubercles on the reddish background at maturity. It ripens during the first week of June.
It is mostly grown for table purposes in the eastern part of Bihar. Fruits are medium-large, oblong-conical in shape, and ripen at the end of May or the first week of June.

Purbi 

Elachi

The tree is moderately vigorous, attaining an average height of 5 to 6 m and a spread of 6-7 m. Fruits are conical and orange-red in colour.
It is commercially cultivated for table purposes in the Muzaffarpur area of Bihar. Besides high fruit quality, it is famous for its distinct rose aroma and hence called Rose Scented.

Rose Scented

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