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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Re: Lychee Season 2025
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What we call Hak Ip in Florida is actually a strain of Fei Zi Xiao (Royal Concubine' Laugh) lychee. It is very similar to Sweet Heart (and you may notice a pun if you look closely enough). The real Hak Ip (black leaf) is very different having a smooth peel and almost never having chicken tongue seeds. Australia has their ID correct if you want a description. It is the parent of Kiamana. The closest thing we have in Florida to real Hak Ip is Ohia. I have been told that Ohia is Thai for "The Very Best." I am guessing that it is a seedling of Hak Ip from Thailand. It does not live up to its name when compared to some other high quality varieties. However, it might compare favorably to the Thai lowland types.