When is the best time to plant kiwi?

SummaryThe planting time for kiwi is March to April each year. The suitable time for sowing kiwi is when the daily average temperature reaches around 11.5°C. Due to climate differences between the north and south, the central and southern regions can generally plant in mid-to-late March, while the northern regions must wait until mid-April to plant.

The planting time for kiwi is generally March to April each year, but because the climate varies greatly between the northern and southern regions of China, the sowing time differs depending on the planting area. When the daily average temperature is 11.7°C, it is the best time to plant kiwi. The central and southern regions have a warmer climate, and the planting time is mostly mid-to-late March. The northern regions of China have a colder climate, and the planting time is generally around mid-April.

After the seedlings emerge, promptly do a good job of shading the seedlings, watering, fertilizing, and pulling out poorly growing seedlings, and weeding the planting site. After the seedlings grow to a certain size, carry out daily management work such as transplanting.

1. Kiwi fruiting

Kiwi has a long growth cycle. Under normal circumstances, it needs to be planted for 5 years before it bears fruit. If daily planting management is good, it may bear fruit one year earlier. During the planting process, be sure to pay attention to fertilizing, but when fertilizing, apply small amounts multiple times. To avoid burning the plants with too much fertilizer, never apply too much fertilizer at one time.

Generally, grafted saplings begin to bear fruit in the second year after planting, and by the 4th year they enter the full fruit-bearing period, with yields reaching 1500-2000 kg per mu. The ripening period of kiwi fruit is August to October. Due to planting techniques or climate reasons, some varieties can be marketed and sold in late August to early September.

2. Kiwi harvesting

When harvesting kiwi, grasp the timing well. It is best to choose a windless, sunny morning before 10 a.m. before the temperature rises. Kiwi fruit is relatively fragile and easily damaged. When picking, be careful to pick gently and place gently. It is best to grade and pack them for storage at the same time as picking, so as to avoid bruising and compression damage to the kiwi.

3. Kiwi storage

The storage time and quality of kiwi mainly depend on its maturity at the time of picking. Whether picked too early or too late, it will have a certain impact on the taste and quality of the fruit. They must first go through the quality formation period before they can fully mature. Generally, when the soluble solids content in the fruit reaches about 6-7%, it can be harvested. If a longer storage time is desired, it can only be harvested when the soluble solids content in the fruit reaches 7-10%.