Kiwi Fruit Plant

Description

KOSAL KISAN BIO TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED offers healthy and high-quality Kiwi Fruit Plants (Actinidia deliciosa / Actinidia chinensis), a high-value temperate fruit crop known for its excellent nutritional value, high vitamin-C content, antioxidants, and strong market demand. Kiwi fruits are widely used in fresh fruit markets, hotels, juice bars, bakery, and processing industries, making it an attractive option for commercial orchards and progressive farmers. Kiwi is a climbing vine plant that requires support system (trellis/bower) and performs best in cool to moderate climates. With proper management, kiwi plants provide high returns per acre compared to many traditional fruit crops. ?? Plant Characteristics Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa / Actinidia chinensis Common Name: Kiwi Fruit Plant Type: Perennial climbing vine Plant Life: 25–30 years Leaves: Large, heart-shaped, green Flower Type: Male & female plants separate (dioecious) Flowering Time: April – May Fruit Shape: Oval Fruit Color: Brown hairy skin, green or yellow flesh Taste: Sweet-tangy Harvesting Season: October – November ?? Climate & Soil Suitability Suitable for temperate & sub-temperate climates Requires 800–1,000 chilling hours Ideal temperature range: 14–25°C Grows best in well-drained loamy soil Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5 Sensitive to waterlogging & strong winds ?? Kiwi Fruit Varieties 1?? Hayward (Green Kiwi) Most popular commercial variety Large fruits with green flesh Excellent storage and market demand 2?? Allison Early maturing variety Good sweetness and flavour Suitable for Indian conditions 3?? Bruno High yielding variety Longer fruits Good for processing 4?? Monty Medium fruit size Heavy bearer Suitable for cooler regions 5?? Golden Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis) Yellow flesh Sweeter taste Premium market price ?? Spacing & Planting (Brief) Recommended Spacing: 6 m × 4 m Plants per Acre: Approx. 160–170 Male : Female Ratio: 1 : 6–8 Propagation Method: Grafted / cutting plants Support System: T-bar / Pergola / Bower mandatory ?? Growth, Yield & Life Bearing Starts: 3–4 years Full Bearing: 6–7 years Average Yield: 30–50 kg per vine Economic Life: 25–30 years ?? Uses & Income Potential Fresh fruit sale (high value crop) Juice, squash, wine & processing Hotel, bakery & export demand Excellent crop for hill & cool-climate regions ?? Key Advantages ? Very high vitamin-C content ? Premium fruit with high market price ? Long productive life ? Suitable for hill farming ? Export and processing demand