Kiwi (lat. Actinidia deliciosa) is a berry fruit of the culture ray pen. The fruits are oval, about 6-8 cm tall and have a brown, hairy skin. They grow in large numbers on a high climbing, twisting shrub and will immature harvested. During transportation and the storage ripen them.
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Climatic requirements of the kiwi plant
They need to thrive Kiwi plants nutrient-rich soil, plenty of sun and sufficient rainfall. The kiwifruit can grow anywhere there is
- very warm summer,
- mild winters and
- there is no frost in spring.
In China, the areas of Changjiang and Sichuan are where the kiwis are mainly grown. On New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty has decades of tradition as a kiwi growing area. In Italy it is the central Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna and Latium.
Growing countries worldwide
Of the hardy Kiwi is grown not only in China and New Zealand, but also in Europe. France, Italy, Greece and Spain supply the other European countries with the vitamin-rich kiwi fruit. Chile is another big supplier for the European supermarkets. The kiwis from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea or the USA are not exported to Europe.
Where do kiwis come from in Germany?
In Germany the kiwis have all year round season. The fruits are part of the standard range of German supermarkets, including discounters. In the period from April to November they come to us from the southern hemisphere, from Chile and New Zealand. In September the harvest in Italy, Greece and France.
Tips & Tricks
The kiwi bush has meanwhile also found its way into German gardens. The frost-resistant mini kiwifruit with smooth, edible skin are particularly profitable.
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