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Longan
A Thai cultivar that is known to fruit every year and produce a sizeable late-season crop. Its fruit quality is considered fair to good.

Growing Environment

  • Soil Texture: Sandy Loam

    Mostly sand with some silt and clay; better structure than sandy soil, good drainage, moderately fertile.

  • pH Range: 6.1 - 6.5

    Ideal for most plants, especially in loamy soils.

  • Organic Matter: Moderate (2% - 4%)

    Adequate organic matter levels, common in well-managed agricultural soils.

  • Salinity Level: < 2 (Non-Saline)

    Very low salinity, ideal for most crops.
    Impact: No adverse effects on plant growth. Suitable for a wide variety of crops.

  • Hardiness Zone: 10A (Min: 30°F, Max: 35°F)
  • Humidity: High

    Humid conditions, often found in tropical climates.
    Impact: Can lead to excessive moisture, promoting diseases like mildew and root rot; may benefit certain moisture-loving plants.

  • Water Requirement: 1 - 2 inches per week

Nutrient Profile

  • Iodine (1 - 16)

    A micronutrient essential for thyroid function and metabolism in animals.