Actinidia arguta
Kiwi
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Actinidia arguta.
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun, Partial shade
Usage properties
Fruit, Sap
Fragrant
Description
Fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried for later use. It is sweeter than the A. deliciosa, also known as kiwifruit, with a smooth skin that can be eaten. The fruit contains up to five times more vitamin C than blackcurrants. There are mixed opinions about the taste, as some highly appreciate it while others find it tasteless. Ripe fruits are greenish-yellow or purplish-red in color and about 2 to 3 cm long. They contain some small seeds, which can easily be eaten together with the fruit. The plant produces a lot of sap that can be tapped and consumed in the spring.