When Do Kiwifruits Ripen? A Detailed Guide to the Ripening Season and Harvest Time
Kiwifruit ripens from August to October, and the flowering period is from May to June. Wild kiwifruit is mainly distributed in the Enshi Tujia Autonomous Prefecture area of Hubei, the Qinling region of Shaanxi, and the Qinba Mountains. Freshly harvested kiwifruit picked at the right time can keep for a month at room temperature without spoiling, and under low-temperature conditions it can even stay fresh for more than 3-6 months.
1. Ripening Time of Shaanxi Kiwifruit
Sweet varieties (Cuixiang, Xixuan No. 2) ripen at the Mid-Autumn Festival, (Hongyang) ripens in early September, (Huayou) ripens in late September,
Sweet-and-sour varieties (Qinmei, Yate) ripen in early September. (Hayward) ripens in early September.
2. Ripening Time of Sichuan Kiwifruit
Sweet varieties (Cuixiang, Xixuan No. 2) ripen at the Mid-Autumn Festival, (Hongyang) ripens in early September, (Huayou) ripens in late September,
Sweet-and-sour varieties (Qinmei, Yate) ripen in early October. (Hayward) ripens in early November.