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