When Do Longans Ripen? An Introduction to the Longan Ripening Season

Longan, also known as dragon eye, is a fruit with excellent nourishing and tonic properties. It is mostly produced in southern China, and its fruit is spherical. It can be eaten fresh or processed into dried fruit. So, when do longans ripen?

1. When do longans ripen?

Longans generally ripen in July-August, but the specific ripening time varies by region and variety. In the Guangzhou area, the ripening time is between early July and early August; in the Fujian area, the ripening time is between late July and late August. There are many varieties, some of which ripen in September, and others in October.

2. How many longans is it good to eat in a day?

Whether fresh longans or dried longans, eating 10 a day is enough. Do not eat too many, to avoid excessive internal heat. Of course, everyone's constitution is different. If you are worried about excessive internal heat, you can drink it as tea or cook it in porridge, or you can halve the amount and eat it together with red dates. If you already have symptoms of excessive internal heat, it is not recommended to eat longans again, to avoid adding fuel to the fire.

3. How much do longans cost per jin?

According to the information provided by the National Agricultural Products Business Information Public Service Platform, on September 04, 2019, longan prices differed from place to place. In some places the price was higher, at 20 yuan/kg, and in some places the price was lower, at 9 yuan/kg. The specific price information is as follows: