Plant Details

Actinidia deliciosa

Kiwi

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General Information

Scientific name: Actinidia deliciosa
Also known as: Kiwi

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: 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:
Acidic
Light:
Full sun, Partial 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