Here is the detailed description of the White Longan, a rare and visually striking longan variety prized for its pale appearance and sweet taste:
🍈 White Longan – Description
White Longan is an uncommon and premium variety of longan known for its extremely light-colored skin and translucent-white flesh. It stands out from regular longans due to its visual purity, clean flavor, and exceptionally sweet taste. Cultivated in limited regions of Thailand, Vietnam, and China, it is often grown for high-end markets.
🌿 General Characteristics
Attribute
Details
Tree Size
Medium height with spreading branches
Growth Habit
Moderate growth rate; slightly more delicate than commercial types
Season
Mid to late season fruiting (depending on climate)
🍇 Fruit Characteristics
Feature
Details
Skin Color
Pale beige to off-white or ivory tone
Flesh Color
Crystal-clear white, highly translucent
Texture
Soft, juicy, and tender
Flavor
Very sweet, clean, with subtle floral notes
Seed
Small to medium, dark brown to black
🍬 Taste & Quality Profile
Attribute
Details
Taste
Very sweet and clean, low muskiness
Sweetness
High
TSS / Brix
19–22° Brix (very sweet and refreshing)
🌱 Cultivation Notes
Climate: Best suited to warm tropical or subtropical climates
Soil: Needs well-drained, fertile loamy soil
Irrigation: Consistent watering enhances fruit quality
Fertilization: Needs regular potassium-rich feeding during fruiting
Yield: Moderate; quality often emphasized over quantity
🌟 Unique Feature
The light skin and glassy flesh give White Longan a rare and premium appearance, making it highly valued for gifting and export.
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