April–September • activity. Lychee, pronounced lie-chee, originated in Asia and was introduced to Hawaii in the late 1800’s. An extreme Hawaii experience and a great photo opportunity. Lychee is available for purchase in season only, and due to popularity and demand, fruit generally ships only a few times each season to the mainland. all year round • activity. When it's ripe, it's easy to peel the thorny skin and get to the juicy fruity pulp. Luau Party. Here we have some Lychee from Hilo… Hilo Lychee at KCC Farmers Market – 6.21.14. Tai Tso (early to mid season): China. Lychee's histor y goes back to 2000 BC in China. Growing up in Kaneohe, I don’t remember seeing many Lychee trees around there. It is well worth seeking out a market or two for a taste as well as the overall experience. Lychee has a hard skin that must be peeled away to reveal the white fleshy meat of the lychee. The fruit contains lots of Vitamin C and tastes best when fresh Lychee culti vars presently recommended for Hawaii are ‘Groff’, ‘Kaimana’, and ‘Kwai Mi’. regularly or well under Hawaii’s conditions. What 5 varieties of lychee fuit trees grow in Hawaii? ‘Kwai Mi’ is an an cient and important Chinese cultivar. ‘Groff’ and ‘Kaimana’ are seed ling selections originating in Hawaii. In Hawaii, consistent lychee production is achieved through management practices that limit high nitrogen content and new vegetative flushes during the time of year when cooler temperatures induce flowering. Souey Tung ( mid season): China. The little packaged candies floated in our fish tank (don’t ask me how they got there) and seemed like the last thing I'd want to ingest. When it's in season, it's sold everywhere for almost nothing. Peak season for lychee is from May through August. If you would like to be notified of its availability, please sign up for our newsletter below. As locals know, Hawaii's growing season lasts all year long. If you're visiting the islands, the high quality of locally grown Hawaiian fruits and vegetables will astound you, as will the vibrancy of the farmers' markets. Diving with Sharks. May–September • activity. I never cared much for lychee as a kid growing up in Hawaiʻi because I distinctly remember eating those lychee jelly cups on the playground and hating the texture. Mahalo for your interest in purchasing our fresh Hawaii ‘Kaimana’ Lychee. These little pieces of heaven require growth in places that get a lot of rain. If you want lychee, the best time of year is around late June to July. A trip to Hawaii isn't complete without a traditional Hawaiian party. Lychee season in Hawaii is between May and August. Here are is a list of the 5 types of lychee trees that grow in Hawaii there fruiting season and there origins: Hak ip (mid season): China. Spring season in Hawaii is a good time to enjoy waves and master your surfing skills. Lychee season will begin in May or June of 2021. Scuba Diving. Jun 29, 2018 - Lychee is very popular throughout Hawaii. While Lychee can bear fruit throughout the year, their peak season in Hawaii is also during summer, where you’ll see more of it at the local farmers market (and if you’re lucky, grocery store) during those months.