Kiwi Fruit Plant

kiwi fruit is a delicious fruit and rich source of high nutrients, minerals, antioxidants, vitamins, fibers and enzymes for us therefore kiwis are favorite ingredients that use it for almost anything such as desserts, foods, ice creams, jams and etc.  
kiwi fruits aren’t only delicious, but they’re also interesting. Getting to know more about kiwi plants will help you appreciate them, especially their benefits.

We will mention good information about kiwi fruit plant for you to inform a lot.

• Names:  The kiwifruit has a very interesting history. Native to China, kiwifruit s were originally known as Yang Tao. They were brought to New Zealand from China by missionaries in the early 20th century. In the after years in United States, changed its name from Chinese Gooseberry to kiwifruit . Now it finds in all the worldwide including: South America, North America, Europe and Iran.
• The kiwi plants are made up of leaves, flowers, and fruits. The fruits are known for their brown skin with hair. When you break them, it would reveal green-colored flesh while the center is white. The seeds are colored black and can be eaten. Kiwi plants can become very tall. In one season, their height can reach between 20 and 30 feet.
• The usually, kiwi fruit need a good amount of land in order to grow. They can be grown in any good garden soil but prefer rich humus soils with a soil pH of around 6.5.
• Environment: Kiwis are hardy fruits, and they can grow in almost all types of temperatures. Nevertheless, they grow best where there’s full sun or a light shade.
• Planting time: February – March
• Harvest: kiwi fruits are usually harvested during November, before the onset of full winter. Leaves should be well protected from frosting.
• For kiwi plants to bear a lot of fruits and flowers, the soil should not be too sandy or hard clay. The best soil to use is sandy loam. It should also be moist, deep, and well drained. Irrigation also plays a crucial role. Newly transplanted plants should be watered every day until they have taken hold.
• Propagation: Kiwi plants cannot bear fruits and flowers all by themselves. In order to reproduce, they require pollination, usually by the help of insects. This also means that the vineyard should have both male and female vines. The ratio is commonly 1:8 or 9—more females than males.