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Seedless lychees now exist in Australia

Thanks to this farmer’s 19-year efforts. - by Laura Barry
  • 10 Jan 2020

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Farmer Tibby Dixon from Sarina Beach in Far North Queesland has finally managed to grow a seedless lychee, 19 years after he bought one lonely fruit tree from China for $5000.

Using selective breeding techniques and cross-pollinating flower, Tibby has since developed multiple varities of lychee,  but it’s the latest one that has made headlines all over Australia.

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The seedless lychee is apparently flavoursome with a similar taste to pineapple, but it took a whole lot of work to grow it.

Mr Dixon told the ABC that he created the seedless lychee by cross-pollinating. He collected pollen from the male part of the lychee flower and transferred it to the female part of the flower of the imported tree to get a small seed. He continued with this process until a seedless lychee grew.

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The farmer told news outlets that the next challenge is to grow a crop of trees that produce seedless lychees so it can be distributed commercially within the next few years.

Tibby shared the achievement to the Camilleri’s Farm Market Facebook page on January 7 that they would be providing samples of the lychee to customers.

“We have a unique opportunity for our customers to sample a seedless lychee grown in Sarina by Tibby and Helen Dixon. Come into the shop and purchase a kg bag of regular lychees and be one of the first people in Australia to have a taste of a seedless lychee. They will be available in-store at Macs Truckstop, Balberra while stocks last.”

So, if you happen to be near Balberra, Queensland, it may be worth dropping in!

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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