Essay on Kiwi Fruit
Kiwi
(Actinidia deliciosa)
Family: Actinidiaceae
Synonyms: Actinidia chinensis
Other names: Chinese gooseberry
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Kiwi is among the very few recent introductions which have surpassed in popularity due to its tremendous commercial potential in the sub Himalayan region of India. A native to central China, it is being grown commercially in New Zealand, Italy, USA, Japan, Australia, France, Chile and Spain. In India, kiwi was first planted in the Lal Bagh Gardens at Bangalore as an ornamental tree. With extensive research and development support its commercial cultivation has been extended to the midhills of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nilgiri hills in India.
Climate and soil
Kiwi is a deciduous vine which can withstand wide climatic conditions. However, for high yield quality fruits, it requires 700-800 chilling hours below 7`C to break its rest period in the winter otherwise the bud break may be delayed. It may be damaged by (I) autumn frost on the crop and the non dormant plant from October end to November end, (II) frost at the end of the winter before and during the budburst, and (III) spring frost after budburst. In summer, high temperature (> 35`C) accompanied by high insulation and low humidity may cause scorching of leaves. Sun scald and heat stresses are the main problems in its cultivation in lower areas.
In India, kiwi can successfully be grown at 800 -1,500 m above mean sea level. A rainfall of about 150 cm/ year is sufficient. It should be well distributed throughout the growing period. The plant does not withstand strong winds during the growing period because of its vigorous vegetative growth, large leaves and viny habit. Therefore, windy sites should be avoided or windbreaks should be established well before planting.
It can be grown on a wide range of soils but deep, rich, well drained
(Actinidia deliciosa)
Family: Actinidiaceae
Synonyms: Actinidia chinensis
Other names: Chinese gooseberry
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Kiwi is among the very few recent introductions which have surpassed in popularity due to its tremendous commercial potential in the sub Himalayan region of India. A native to central China, it is being grown commercially in New Zealand, Italy, USA, Japan, Australia, France, Chile and Spain. In India, kiwi was first planted in the Lal Bagh Gardens at Bangalore as an ornamental tree. With extensive research and development support its commercial cultivation has been extended to the midhills of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nilgiri hills in India.
Climate and soil
Kiwi is a deciduous vine which can withstand wide climatic conditions. However, for high yield quality fruits, it requires 700-800 chilling hours below 7`C to break its rest period in the winter otherwise the bud break may be delayed. It may be damaged by (I) autumn frost on the crop and the non dormant plant from October end to November end, (II) frost at the end of the winter before and during the budburst, and (III) spring frost after budburst. In summer, high temperature (> 35`C) accompanied by high insulation and low humidity may cause scorching of leaves. Sun scald and heat stresses are the main problems in its cultivation in lower areas.
In India, kiwi can successfully be grown at 800 -1,500 m above mean sea level. A rainfall of about 150 cm/ year is sufficient. It should be well distributed throughout the growing period. The plant does not withstand strong winds during the growing period because of its vigorous vegetative growth, large leaves and viny habit. Therefore, windy sites should be avoided or windbreaks should be established well before planting.
It can be grown on a wide range of soils but deep, rich, well drained