Lychee is a subtropical fruit originating in South China. The lychee fruit is about 1½ to 2 inches in size, with bumpy red skin and an oval to rounded heart-shape. Once the peel is removed, the flesh of lychee fruit is white or pinkish, translucent and glossy like the consistency of a grape. Lychee fruit is high in the antioxidant Vitamin C and essential mineral Potassium.
Available Late May to early July 2021
Pre-ordering questions
We have adjusted some of our prices due to increased costs from our shipping carrier. If you have pre-ordered before this change, your pricing will not be affected. Thank you.
Shipping Restrictions:
According to California agricultural laws, we are not allowed to ship to addresses within California.
Please be sure to read all details on our shipping info page before pre-ordering.
How does pre-ordering work?
Select the amount of lychees you want and shipping destination (outside Florida, inside Florida, or local pickup). Then click pre-order. After filling the form, you will get a confirmation email.
When we are getting ready to ship in late May and June, you will receive a second email with a link to complete your payment. Soon thereafter, you will receive your box of delicious lychees.
All our lychee shipments come in insulated bags with an ice pack to ensure freshness. We pick and ship your lychees on the same day.
NOTE: Unlike our other product listings, lychees can only be ordered in increments of 5lbs (starting at 10lbs). If you want to order more than 50lbs, please contact us.
What does pre-ordering get me?
It secures your shipment of lychees. During the season, we sell new batches as soon as we pick them to maintain thier freshest possible state. We often sell to wholesalers thinking all our regular customers have been satisfied, when in fact they just have not ordered yet. By the time we receive their orders, it is too late. We are sold out. This pre-order process hopefully avoids much of this and allows everyone to get all the lychees they want. 🙂
How much does it cost to pre-order?
It does not cost anything. Payment links will be sent out close to shipping time.
Can I cancel or change my pre-order?
Yes, you can anytime before we start shipping. There will be a link in your confirmation email that will allow you to change your pre-order. If you want to cancel your pre-order, simply set the quantity to zero for your selected item. You can also contact us to change/cancel your pre-order.
What if I want to add other stuff (besides lychees) to my order before it ships?
The email that we send out close to shipping time will also have a second link in case you want to add additional items to your order. The additional items might add a small shipping charge that we are still determining. However, it will not at all be like shipping charges for a new order.
What if I want to order more than 50 pounds of lychees?
Please contact us directly.
Frequently-asked questions (FAQ)
In the South-Florida region—where we grow our lychees—the season is from late May to early July.
Can I pre-order lychees for this coming season?
Yes, we will start taking pre-orders in mid-March. We should have a form available on this page by then.
The important thing to know about lychee season is that it goes fast. We have to sell our lychees fresh and move our stock as fast as possible. During that short window, what we don’t sell directly to you, we sell wholesale.
We always regret it when we can’t get lychees to everyone who wants them in a particular season, so we will try our best to keep you up to date. When you can, make a pre-order so you don't miss out.
Which lychees varieties do you grow?
Brewster lychees, Mauritius lychees, and a limited quantity of Sweetheart lychees (Hak Ip).
The majority of what we grow are the Mauritius variety.
The Sweetheart lychees we grow are currently only sold locally and for an additional cost. We may offer these online in the future.
Can I pick lychees myself at the farm?
More frequently-asked questions
That's right. This ain't no grape. You can't just pop ‘em. You gotta peel them, but like everyone else who has tried lychee, you are going to soon start to wonder how do I get as many of these things inside my mouth as fast as humanly possible?
The trick is to not peel the whole thing—just peel off half the shell. Then use the other half as a holder, and bring the lychee to your mouth, then squeeze. Yum. Now do that 500 more times.
NOTE: Definitive how-to-eat-a-lychee video coming soon.
Can you freeze lychees?
Absolutely! You can put them in a ziplock freezer bag and toss them in the freezer. They will stay good for 6-12 months. When you are ready to eat them, let them thaw and then enjoy.
What else can you do with lychees?
Where to buy lychees?