Kiwi is a deciduous vine fruit crop that is also popular as “Chinese Gooseberry.”
They are wonderful source of Vitamin B और C,potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
मिट्टी
Deep, rich, and well drainedsandy loam soil is ideal. Soil pH should be between 6.5 to 7.3. Soil pH more than 7.3 can result in lesser yield.
जलवायु
Kiwi fruit vine is a temperate season crop. It can not withstand frost but 800 chilling hours is required to cultivate kiwi.
प्रसार के तरीके
Propagating kiwi vines from cutting या grafting is considered best for farming practices.
Plant 5 female plants for one male plant.
किस्में
Abbott, Allison, Bruno, Hayward, and Monty are the famous varieties of Kiwi.
Select variety that are suitable for growing in your region.
रोपण का मौसम
The best season for kiwi plantation is during spring season.
You can start plantation from late January to March. For plantation adopt T-bar या Pergola system.
सिंचाई
Annual rainfall of 150 centimetres/year is sufficient to cultivate kiwi. During summer season, irrigate daily or at a gap of two days.
खाद
You can apply fertilizers twice in a year. Give first application during March to April.
Apply 20 Kilograms of Farm Yard Manure every year as basal doze.
फसल की कटाई
4 to 5 years after plantation, kiwi vines will start bearing fruits.
From a single vine of kiwi fruit you can harvest around 50 to 100 Kilograms of Kiwi.