Lychee Seed Germination: Root Orientation and Fruiting Timeline

Litchi chinensis: From Soaked Seed to Fruiting Tree

Lychee seed soaked 2 weeks, root emerged few mm, then stalled. Potted—correct move.

Lay seed in soil depression, cover lightly. Root finds downward path via gravitropism. No up/down needed.

15+ years from seed to fruit. Commercial trees are grafted for 2-3 year bearing. Seed-grown = genetic lottery, but potentially interesting.

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