Actinidia deliciosa

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Actinidia deliciosa
Also known as: Kiwi
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Plant Properties

Layer: Climb
Format: Medium
Height: 9.00 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid
Light:
Sun, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(5)
Features:
Fragrant, Paper

Description

Fruit - can be consumed raw or cooked. With a delicious flavor, the fruits can grow up to 8 cm long and are very juicy when fully ripe, featuring a fresh, tart taste. They contain small seeds that can easily be eaten along with the fruit. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, with fresh specimens containing 100 - 420 mg of vitamin C per 100 g and 8-14% carbohydrates. The acidity ranges from 1-2%, mainly due to citric acid. The fruits ripen in November and can be stored for up to 3-4 months. It is possible to harvest 8-30 tons of fruit per hectare. The leaves of this plant are nutritious.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/10
End of Harvest: 15/11

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Prunus avium provides nitrogen to the soil, which is beneficial for Actinidia deliciosa, enhancing its growth.
Vitis vinifera
Grape 		Vitis vinifera can offer shade, which helps to regulate the temperature around Actinidia deliciosa, preventing leaf burn.
Salix alba
Willow 		Salix alba helps retain soil moisture, allowing Actinidia deliciosa to thrive in dry spells.
Ribes rubrum
Redcurrant, Whitecurrant 		Ribes rubrum attracts pollinators which can assist in the pollination of Actinidia deliciosa, improving fruit yield.
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow 		Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial insects that prey on pests affecting Actinidia deliciosa.