Samut Songkhram is a province in the central region.

Varieties of lychees that do not require prolonged cold can be planted.

Can be induced to bloom, such as Khom, long-leaved skull, Sampao Kaew, Krathon Throng Phra Rong, Green Wan, Sarak Thong, Chinese, ordinary Thai, Thai Yai

Crouching lychee is the most popular species planted by farmers in Samut Songkhram Province in Amphawa, Bang Khonthi and Mueang Samut Songkhram Districts.

There are 1,954 grower households with a total planting area of ​​5,160 rai.

And classified as a fruit grown for commercial purposes.

The distinctive feature is "Tight thorns, tight skin, firm flesh, reddish grooves" with short bushes, small leaves, slender ends, fluttering edges.

The large fruit is quite round.

Dark red bark, short thorns, thick dry flesh, sweet and fragrant taste that is different from other species.

Until being registered for a geographical indication (GI)

But in recent years there have been no adequate cold periods.

So Samut Songkhram lychees do not bloom.

and although it blooms but does not bear fruit

or little effect

As a result, farmers lose their income.

But at the end of the year, dragging until the beginning of 2023, Thailand has been covered with cold weather consecutively.

enough to cause the lychee to pierce the inflorescence

and predicted that during April-May this year

There will be more than 5,000 tons of lychees in the market for Thai people to eat for sure.

And now the Department of Agricultural Extension has assigned all district agricultural offices.

in Samut Songkhram Province

give advice

Helping lychee farmers

In the last curve before the lychees are ripe and ready to be cut to the market.

by directing on surveys and inspections in collaboration with local agencies

to prevent impersonation of lychees from other areas

deceiving consumers into Samut Songkhram lychee

to damage the overall picture

and confidence from consumers.

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