Actinidia deliciosa
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Actinidia deliciosa

kiwifruit
Chinese gooseberry

  family actinidiaceae 
  genus actinidia 

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Identification
Genus  Actinidia Species  deliciosa Variety  Cultivar  Common names  kiwifruit   Chinese gooseberry Family  ACTINIDIACEAE Specimen number  S11969 Data source  UnFruit pp121-138
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Vine Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height    Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 05-06 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 07a-09b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Actinidia deliciosa can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  It has a large sweet and juicy green pulp inside a hairy brown covering. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. Actinidia deliciosa is a good source for the production of alcohol. Kiwifruit (sometimes called Chinese gooseberry) is most frequently used canned or fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method  Cross pollination Planting style  Climbing Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period  Aug 01 - Sep 30 Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Canned   Alcohol Nutritional value  Vitamin C Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts Flavor / texture  has a large sweet and juicy green pulp inside a hairy brown covering
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Actinidia deliciosa requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. August and September are the usual harvest months.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Actinidia deliciosa is a woody perennial. Kiwifruit (locally known in some parts as Chinese gooseberry) is deciduous in nature.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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