Actinidia deliciosa
Kiwi
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Actinidia deliciosa.
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic
Full sun, Partial shade
Usage properties
Leaves, Fruit, Seed
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.