| Golden Kiwi | |
| Actinidia chinensis |
2-4" long, ovaloid, brown skinned, hairy fruit with juicy, golden-yellow, acidic sweet flesh.
Description: Fast-growing vine up to 30ft. Vines needs support and like to twine around trellises.
Hardiness: Kiwi's are fairly hardy and can survive to 10-15F.
Growing Environment: Grow in well drained soil. Fruiting occurs on mature growth (at least a year old), and slows on old wood (over 3 years). Plants are male or female, so cross pollination is necessary for fruit set. For backyard culture, it can be common to grow several vines together in a clump in order to ensure both sexes. The golden kiwi is very similar to the green kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) in growth patterns and outward appearance.
Propagation: By seed. Named varieties are propagated by cuttings.
Uses: Usually eaten fresh, but also used in beverages, desserts, and as a flavoring.
Native Range: Southern China.