Kiwi is a deciduous vine fruit crop that is also popular as “Chinese Gooseberry.”
They are wonderful source of Vitamin B and C,potassium, phosphorus, and calcium.
Soil
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.
Climate
Kiwi fruit vine is a temperate season crop. It can not withstand frost but 800 chilling hours is required to cultivate kiwi.
Propagation
Propagating kiwi vines from cutting or grafting is considered best for farming practices.
Plant 5 female plants for one male plant.
Variety
Abbott, Allison, Bruno, Hayward, and Monty are the famous varieties of Kiwi.
Select variety that are suitable for growing in your region.
Planting Season
The best season for kiwi plantation is during spring season.
You can start plantation from late January to March. For plantation adopt T-bar or Pergola system.
Irrigation
Annual rainfall of 150 centimetres/year is sufficient to cultivate kiwi. During summer season, irrigate daily or at a gap of two days.
Fertilizers
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.
Harvesting
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.