Kiwi
Fruit Information for Kiwi
KIWI FRUIT
| Plant | Leaf | Bloom | Young Fruit | Mature Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Name: Kiwi Fruit | Scientific Name: Actinidia deliciosa | |||
| Other Names: Kiwi, Chinese goosenberry, Yang-tao | ||||
| PH Range: 5 to 6.5 | Salt Tolerance: Salt Intolerant | |||
| Cold Tolerance: Killed at 0 F. Can withstand 10 F if fully dormant. | Soil Type: well drained soils rich in organic matter. | |||
| Size: Vigorous and woody vine. Can be as long as 24 ft. Needs to be cultivated on a trellis. | Varieties: Females and Males. Do not confuse this with a male and female plant. Each can product on its own and both varieties are not required for production. | |||
| Comments: Need a long growing season with at least 240 frost-free days | ||||