Actinidia kolomikta
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Medium
Height:
10.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves
Fruit, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Voedselbos, Fragrant
Voedselbos, Fragrant
Description
The fruits of this plant can be eaten raw, or cooked and dried for later use. They have a sweet and pleasant flavor and contain up to 5 times more vitamin C than blackcurrants. The fruits are oval in shape, hairless, and ripen to a pale orange color with a maximum diameter of 25 mm. They contain a number of small seeds, which can be easily eaten with the fruit. Young leaves of this plant can be cooked and added to side dishes or soups. According to a report, 100 grams of this fruit contains up to 1520 mg of vitamin C.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus persica Peach |
Peach trees can improve the soil quality around Actinidia by adding organic matter and attracting pollinators. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnuts can provide shade for Actinidia and support soil moisture retention. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum can be a companion for pest control, attracting beneficial insects that prey on pests of Actinidia. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberries can help with soil structure and provide ground cover, reducing weeds around Actinidia. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Japanese honeysuckle has similar growth habits and can act as a natural trellis for Actinidia, enhancing vertical space utilization. |