#Do you need 2 lychee trees to produce fruit?

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Litchi (Lychee) Farming

Litchi (Litchi chinensis) is a delicious juicy fruit of excellent quality. Botanically it belongs to Sapindaceae family. Litchi fruit is famous for its attractive red colour, excellent quality characteristics and pleasant flavor. Specific climatic conditions are required for litchi growing but the tree is not very fussy about soils. It is also little susceptible to viral diseases. Soil and…

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Today I found out there's a way to propagate fruit trees that is superior both to grafting and cutting, and I am both mad that I didn't know this before, and crazy excited about trying it out, it's almost like plant magic!

The name of it is Marcotting. It's a great way to save old fruit varieties that are dying! Or if you just have a tree you want a clone of.

So this is what you do. You pick a fruit tree that you want to clone, and you pick a healthy branch, take a knife, and peel a bit of the bark off, only about 1-2cm. Then you take a plastic bag, tape it so it's fastened under the cut, fill it with wet soil, and then tape it again, above the cut. What you did was make sure that the part of the peeled bark is completely surrounded by soil.

You leave that soil bag on the tree for 2 months.

And it will grow roots in there.

Once it grows roots, you can cut that branch off, and plant it. It will grow like a new tree, 100% the same genes, same species, 100% giving you the same fruit.

I'm so insanely excited to try this, most cuttings just die for me, and all trees from seeds either need to be grafted, or will be giving some wild produce, but this is a simple way to gain any fruit tree that you can get away with putting a little bag of soil on for a few months. The varieties that are usually easily propagated this way are citrus, fig, mulberry, and lychee. It takes 6 months for an apple tree to get roots like this!

Here's a link where you can read more about it, and a video where you can see it being done! Go forth and plant those fruit trees. Future generations will prosper from your effort.

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Fruity Ferrets These are a Semi open species. You must contact the creator (me) in order to make one. I must confirm yours so i can add you to a list of the current ones. Fruit ferrets are a strange species of ferret. They take on a pastel colour and always have strange banded markings. They all grow small leaves and photosynthesize to live. although they can survive without food, they thrive better with it. They can drink either dairy, juices (concentrated) or water. They can eat anything from small prey animals and kibble to parfaits and other food. they prefer meats though as they are omnivours. They have a lot of personality and are very different from animal to animal. These animals will shed their fur and develope a muted coat of their natural coat during winter. If they are not kept in a war home or warm place then these ferrets will also stop producing fruit over winter in order to store energy. Instead they will hunt. This is why its important to keep your ferret warm so they dont stop producing fruit. If they do go into a dormant period of growth while inside of not out hunting, they can develope health issues. Their blood and saliva can become thicker and clot which can kill them. Fruit ferrets have a strange squeel as their call. They are relatively vocal and can be as loud as a small dogs bark. They can breed with either gender and can be female, male, neither, etc. They have live births with litters of up to 7. They are less likely to breed with fruits of another kind however they can develope diseases and mutations from inbreeding. Most ferrets have solid suagr as their paw pads however they can sometimes have mutations causing them to have either: berry skin, large seeds or even no paw pads. Their tails can vary and can be somewhat hard to breed the one you want. Its relatively easy to breed a twig or vine tail. A miniture tree or solid fruit however are harder. And a furry tail is pretty rare of a trait. Certain symbols or markings are also desirable and quite uncommon to breed. Fruity ferrets are a typically domestic breed of ferret. this is an umbrella breed. they actually come in smaller "sub breeds". -Pure bred -Smoothie -milk shake -leafy Depedning on their diet and heritage, they will have seperate apperances. Pure bred: Pure bred are quite uncommon. These ferrets are around the size of a european polecat and are quite hard to domesticate. They're shy and sometimes aggressive and hard to train. However once domesticated they will cling to their adoptor. they usually only cling to two people and wont really become close with a family. Pure bred ferrets have long thick vines that entangle their body. They grow thorns which need to be trimmed similar to claws. do NOT dethorn a ferret. this has serious health risks and can cause death. These ferrets grow fruit on their vines. The fruit sprouts from random small pores on their bodies. The fruit grows about once every month to two months and can be picked and eaten. The fruit can grow to be about the size of their head and must be picked at this point. If it isnt picked then the fruit will continue to grow and evenutally rot. When this happens the ferrets can contract mold. These ferrets have very thin liquidy blood as well as thin sticky saliva. Their bodily fluids are made of fruit juice and are extremelly sticky and sour. Its not recommened that you drink it though. Their blood and flesh have pits and seeds in it. Every second generation is typically a pure bred despite the breeding pair. Smoothie ferrets: Smoothie ferrets come from their parents breeding with other fruits. (IE. If a purebred strawberry breed with a pure bred banana then you get a banana strawberry smoothie ferret). They have thin, pale vines that spider along their bodies. they in turn wont grow fruit. Instead their vines carry a strange "fruit smoothie" through their body. These vines will fill up and sometimes may clog. because of this they need to be emptied once every two weeks. The liquid that comes out of these is drinkable. These ferrets are around the size of a stoat. They are really only domestic. They are hardly found in the wild since most pure bred's avoid each other. These ferrets are more laidback and enjoy company, aswell as being with their owners. These ferrets have thick saliva and thick blood. milkshake ferrets: these ferrets are bred when their parents ingest a diet mainly consisting of dairy. This dilutes their blood with more milk and makes it thicker. Due to it being easiest to feed them dairy products, alot of the time breedings will result in milkshake ferrets. Their coats are very pale and dull. These ferrets are strickly domestic. They can not survive in the wild due to their mutation. They require dairy in their diets and cannot survive without it. They have thin, thite vines that carry fluid throughout their body. They also clot easy due to their think bodily fluids. They need constant care and checkups. These ferrets are around the size of a least weasel. Leafy ferrets: Leafy ferrets are a mutation where the parents both had small growth chance. These ferrets wont grow fruit and instead will grow flowers. These ferrets have a greenish tint and natural colouring. They can thrive in the wild and are quite uncommon as domestic pets actually. Most people have no interest in them. However some people will raise them due to a love for the bright colours they grow. These ferrets are skiddish and quite. They rarely bond to people and enjoy their alone time. they also require time outside and a large area to themselves. These ferrets are around the size of a beech marten. These ferrets also use their flowers and greenish tint to their fur to blend in. Society: Fruit ferrets are a large market for meat and fruit industries. Often bought and used for their sweet meat and tasty fruit. The slaughter of them is legal but shunned. Mills for breeding are also common. this is illegal. Often two pure breds will be bred repeatedly. This has huge risks. The offspring will often have health issues and wont live long. The fruit industry also benefits from the existance of fruit ferrets. It is legal for them to keep them, though its not very humane. Fruit ferrets are kept in large, cramped cages and are left to grow fruit. they are over fed in order to grow larger fruit. This causes them to have bone problems from the weight of their fruit. Once they've exhausted the growth of fruit they are given to butchers so they use the meat. Alot of rescue ferrets will often be injured or missing a limb due to the way they are treated. Health issues: As mentioned befor, fruit ferrets have alot of health issues. Along with natural health issues that come with ferrets, they also have other issues. One of them being a leafy mutation. Most leafy mutations are healthy, although some can come underdeveloped and will often have full green bodies with small vines. Over breeding or inbreeding can cause the offspring to have over rippening or lack of rippening. This results in the fruit becoming sour and having impacts on the aggression and over-all health of the ferret. Infestation is also common. Bugs and parasites can cling to the leaves and eat the vines, leaves, and fruit of the ferrets. Although fruit ferrets dont require alot of food, they DO need their leaves to survive. Their vines can be cut/eaten and rot. this will result in death. Fruit ferrets are also susceptible to any type of fruit diseases. One particularily nasty disease for fruit ferrets is mold. Mold is common when not cared for and if it spreads it can kill the ferret. It causes them to become very aggitated and their fur will darker. The mold, if left uncared for, can grow and consume the body in mold spores. These arent harmful to humans but they are contagious for the ferrets and can result in death. It will also cause loss of eyesight, hearing, drowsyness, vomiting, and other typical signs of diseases. a list of open pure bred fruits are: (any with brackets is how many can exist for the time being) -Blueberry (1/1) -apricot (0/1) -assai (0/1) -avocado (0/1) -banana (0/1) -black greapes (0/1) -blackberry (0/1) -blood orange (0/1) -cantaloupe (0/1) -cherry (0/1) -chokecherry -clementine orange (0/1) -coconut (0/1) -cranberry (0/1) -date (0/1) -dragon fruit (0/1) -durian (0/1) -fig (0/1) -golden raspberry (0/1) -grapefruit (0/1) -grapple (0/1) -green apple (any type) (0/??) -green grapes (0/1) -kiwi (0/1) -kumquat (0/1) -lemon (0/1) -lime (0/1) -lychee (0/1) -mandrin orange (0/1) -mango (0/1) -nectarine (0/1) -papaya (0/1) -passion fruit (0/1) -peach (0/1) -pear (0/1) -pineapple (miniature) (0/1) -plum (0/1) -pomegranate (0/1) -purple raspberry (0/1) -red apple (any type) (0/??) -red grapefruit (0/1) -red grapes (0/1) -red raspberry (0/1) -saskatoon berry (0/1) -starfruit (0/1) -sugarbaby (0/1) -tomato (0/1) -vanilla (0/1) -watermelon (0/1) RULES: here are the rules for creating one. 1. You MUST ask me about the fruit you'd like. I'm limiting the amount of each fruit so I can keep track of my species. 2. Tell me the type you'd like. Pure breds are kinda... Uncommon. 3. You are allowed 3 uncommon traits. This includes being a pure bred. 4. Rares are Closed. You may not use rare traits. 5. You may not breed your fruit ferrets unless I say so. 6. You may not sell adoptables unless I say so. I don't want a bunch of pure breds suddenly becoming a thing because two people bred theirs. 7. Tag them to #fruityferretschar not #fruityferretsinfo (that tag is for the info on them.) 8. Tag me on your ferret once you're done so I can approve of the design. 9. That's it :3 have fun REMINDER: you MUST CONTACT ME on what you want. Whether it's a smoothie or any. And that pure breds are UNCOMMON!!!! I may even make them rare if enough people want them. (I promise I don't bite. Just ask about a ferret type and I'll chat.)

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10 Amazing Benefits Of Litchis (Lychee) For Skin, Hair, And Health

Grown in exotic and subtropical regions however preferred around the globe, litchis or lychees are commonly understood as fruits that tantalize the taste buds. Medically referred to as Litchi chinensis, this fruit grows in clusters on a slow expanding medium-sized evergreen tree. It has a round or oblong shape with a pinkish brownish skin, translucent to white flesh, and an inedible seed. This juicy summer season treat has even more compared to preference to offer. It is very abundant in nutrients as well as supplies numerous advantages for your skin, hair, and also health and wellness that make it all the much more irresistible.

Why Lychee Is Great For You

Skin Benefits

Prevents Signs Of Aging

Helps Remove Blemishes

Reduces Sunburns

Hair Benefits

Promotes Hair Growth

Health Benefits

Has Anticancer Effects

Promotes Cardiovascular Health

Improves Digestion

Prevents Cataract

Acts Against Influenza

Aids Weight Loss

Skin Benefits

1. Prevents Signs Of Aging

As you grow older, your skin begins to show the initial indicators of aging. Litchi, when used topically, can assist delay their appearance.

What You Need

4-5 litchis, deseeded as well as peel off removed

¼ ripe banana

What You Have To Do

Mash the banana and also litchis. Mix well so that they form a smooth paste.

Gently massage therapy the paste on your face and also neck utilizing round motions.

Keep the mask on for 15 mins as well as rinse with chilly water.

Why This Works

As you age, your body produces a growing number of complimentary radicals. These totally free radicals ruin your skin and also cause wrinkles. Litchi is rich in antioxidants that combine with the free radicals as well as stop them from ruining your skin (1).

2. Helps Remove Blemishes

Blemishes are the scourge of anybody who seeks perfect skin. Applying litchi juice could help diminish the acnes and also marks, leaving you with clear skin.

What You Need

4-5 litchis, peel as well as seed removed

2-3 cotton balls

What You Have To Do

Mash the litchis to make a paste.

Soak the cotton spheres in the paste, as well as use to your face or merely the impacted areas.

Keep for 15 minutes, and clean off with a clean washcloth saturated in cold water.

Why This Works

Blemishes are essentially spots birthing the signs of hyperpigmentation. Litchi is an outstanding source of vitamin C (2). This makes it a powerful remedy for imperfections (3).

3. Reduces Sunburns

Spending also much time under the extreme rays of the sun could create inflammation and also sores. Sunburns can trigger discomfort and irritation, and also applying litchi instilled with vitamin E can aid calm your irritated skin.

What You Need

3-4 litchis, peel off as well as seed removed

1 vitamin E capsule

What You Have To Do

Extract the juice from the litchi pulp. To do this, you should mash the pulp as well as pass it through a strainer.

Puncture the vitamin E pill and include it to the juice.

Apply to the influenced locations as well as rinse with cool water after 30 minutes.

Why This Works

Litchi is efficient for dealing with sunburns as a result of its vitamin C material. A mix of vitamins C and also E has actually been confirmed to alleviate the effects of the sunlight on the skin (4).

Hair Benefits

4. Promotes Hair Growth

Litchi, when made use of topically, can assist advertise hair growth.

What You Need

7-8 litchis, juice extracted

2 tablespoons aloe vera gel

What You Have To Do

Mix the litchi juice and also aloe vera in a bowl.

Massage the combination into your scalp.

Keep it on for 60 mins, as well as wash it off with a moderate shampoo.

Why This Works

Your hair expands when the hair roots are correctly nurtured. Copper peptides expand the hair roots, which considerably lowers the resting phase of hair growth (5). Since litchi is an exceptional source of copper, it aids promote the hair follicles and also makes your hair grow.

Health Benefits

5. Has Anticancer Effects

One of one of the most important advantages of litchi is that it has anticancer effects.

Why This Works

Research making use of litchi essences have revealed that they consist of powerful antioxidants and have anticancer impacts, which are especially reliable against bust cancer cells (6).

6. Promotes Cardiovascular Health

The anti-oxidants present in litchi could aid promote cardio health.

Why This Works

Litchis contain a substance called oligonol that promotes the production of nitric oxide (7). Nitric oxide or NO is a vasodialator, which means it aids expand the capillary to permit blood to move with appropriately. This lowers the pressure on your heart to pump blood, reduces the deterioration your heart undergoes, and also improves the overall cardio health.

7. Improves Digestion

Litchis could aid maintain your gastrointestinal system healthy.

Why This Works

As a fruit indigenous to the region, litchis were consumed by the Chinese to aid with food digestion and alleviate stomach ailments (8). Litchis have a lot of water material, which has a calming result on the belly, and a substantial quantity of fiber, that aids in food digestion (9).

8. Prevents Cataract

Cataract is the aesthetic problems because of the clouding of lens in the eyes. Considering that cataract impacts millions, there have been many research studies carried out concerning it. One research wrapped up that litchi may aid inhibit cataract.

Why This Works

Litchis consist of phytochemicals that exhibit antioxidant and antineoplasmic residential properties, which means they assist stop uncommon growth of cells (10). This assists protect against cataract.

9. Acts Against Influenza

Influenza is triggered by infections, as well as is an extremely infectious disease. As a result of certain strains of these infections revealing resistance to standard antiviral drugs, there is the have to establish brand-new medications. Litchi fruit essences have shown to be reliable versus these viruses.

Why This Works

Litchis display antiviral homes because of the presence of oligonol that quits the virus from multiplying (11).

10. Aids Weight Loss

Being a reduced calorie fruit, litchi is optimal for those who are seeking to shed weight.

Why This Works

Litchis do not have too lots of calories, with 100 grams containing just 66 calories (12). They additionally contain a great deal of water, a considerable amount of fiber, as well as have a negligible fat material. This makes them excellent for those looking to lose weight.

Storage And Selection

Litchis are mostly grown in exotic as well as sub-tropical areas. They are seasonal fruits, and also are generally offered from June with October. They are very subject to spoiling, and as soon as plucked from the tree, do not ripen any type of further.

A pinkish-brown shell suggests that the fruit is fresh. Select litchis that are solid, really feel heavy, as well as have a completely dry covering. Stay clear of the ones that feel soft, or have broken shell or black spots.

Litchis do not have a long shelf life. When kept in the fridge in a plastic bag, they can last concerning 10 days. Refrigeration normally transforms the covering of the litchi darker without affecting the fruit.

Nutritional Value

Litchis have a high nutritional worth. They are very rich in Vitamin C, including about 71.5 mg per ONE HUNDRED grams. They are likewise abundant in copper as well as phosphorus. The important things that makes litchis distinct is that they consist of the polyphenol oligonol that has antioxidant as well as anti-viral residential properties. For a much more thorough introduction on the dietary value of litchis, describe the chart below.

USDA Nutrition Chart:

Nutritive value each 100 g, (Resource: USDA National Nutrient information base)

Principle

Nutrient Value

Percentage of RDA

Energy66 kcal3.3%Carbohydrates16.53 g12.7%Protein0.83 g1.5%Total Fat0.44 g2%Cholesterol0 mg0%Dietary Fiber1.3 g3.5%

Vitamins

Folates14 µg3.5%Niacin0.603 mg3.5%Choline7.1 mg1%Pyridoxine0.100 mg9%Riboflavin0.065 mg5%Thiamin0.011 mg1%Vitamin A0 mg0%Vitamin C71.5 mg119%Vitamin E0.07 mg0.5%Vitamin K0.4 µg0.3%

Electrolytes

Sodium1 mg0%Potassium171 mg3.5%

Minerals

Calcium5 mg0.5%Copper0.148 mg16%Iron0.31 mg4%Magnesium10 mg2.5%Manganese0.055 mg2.5%Phosphorus31 mg4.5%Selenium0.6 µg1%Zinc0.07 mg0.5%

Phyto-nutrients

Carotene-ß0 µg-Crypto-xanthin-ß0 µg-Lutein-zeaxanthin0 µg-

Tips For Usage

Usually, litchis are consumed on their own, with their shell and seed got rid of. Yet their sweet preference makes them a terrific enhancement to healthy smoothies, salads, and desserts.

Peeled and also cut litchis could be served on a cheese platter.

Litchis could be added to gelato, custard, and yogurt and also functioned as dessert.

They can be dried out with the skin undamaged to make sure that the pulp diminishes. Dried litchis are additionally referred to as litchi nuts. Recipe For Litchi Lemonade

Make a revitalizing summer drink by adding litchi to the traditional lemonade.

What You Need

12 litchis, peeled and pitted

3 cups water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons sugar

What You Have To Do

Blend the litchis till a puree is formed.

Add the remainder of the components as well as blend or use a shaker to combine.

Serve in a high glass with ice cubes.

Caution

Litchis have a high sugar content, which is why diabetics ought to have them in moderation. There are nothing else well-known adverse effects, but they could create allergies in some individuals (13).

Lychee fruits are so delicious that individuals don't have to be fasted to include it in their diets. Do you know other advantages of lychee? Tell us about it in the remarks area below.