Suitable Growing Regions and Key Cultivation Techniques for Yellow-Fleshed Kiwifruit in China

Kiwifruit is a fruit rich in vitamin C, also known as kiwi, fox peach, vine pear, monkey pear, Yangtang pear, etc. There are three types: red-fleshed, green-fleshed and yellow-fleshed. So do you know which regions in China are suitable for growing yellow-fleshed kiwifruit? And which cultivation techniques do you need to master?

1. Introduction to Yellow-Fleshed Kiwifruit

1. Morphology of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

Yellow-fleshed kiwifruit is generally yellow and elongated-cylindrical, with a single fruit weight of 60-100 grams. Its skin surface is relatively smooth with few hairs, and the golden-yellow flesh contains black seeds resembling sesame seeds (which is exactly where the name comes from).

2. Origin of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit varieties

Yellow-fleshed kiwifruit is a variant of the yellow-fleshed kiwifruit within Chinese kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis). It is a new artificially bred variety, and the offspring of Huanxin kiwifruit have stable genetic traits, strong stress resistance, larger fruits, a rich, sweet and delicious flavor, and relatively good storage tolerance; the fruiting rate is also very high, and the yield per mu during the normal production period can reach two to three thousand kilograms, making it a very good planting project.

3. Value of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

In addition to being rich in vitamin C, the abundant antioxidants in yellow-fleshed kiwifruit are good for preventing and treating cancer. It also has the effects of promoting cardiovascular health, enhancing sexual performance, aiding weight loss and beauty, and clearing heat and reducing internal heat. If you have a mild mouth ulcer, eating a few kiwifruits can also help it gradually heal.

2. Which Regions in China Are Suitable for Growing Yellow-Fleshed Kiwifruit?

As the saying goes, “Oranges grown south of the Huai River are oranges; oranges grown north of the Huai River are trifoliate oranges.” Therefore, growing crops in suitable regions is extremely important.

1. Generally, yellow-fleshed kiwifruit can grow and bear fruit normally at both high and low altitudes, and its resistance to high temperatures and drought, as well as to pests and diseases, is shown most fully in areas with an altitude of over 1,000 meters.

2. At present, the regions in China where yellow-fleshed kiwifruit is grown are mainly Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces, where the fruit quality is high and the yield is high. Harvesting generally begins in late September, and after National Day it comes onto the market on a large scale. Friends who like eating yellow-fleshed kiwifruit should definitely not miss it.

3. What Cultivation Techniques Are There for Yellow-Fleshed Kiwifruit?

Kiwifruit cultivation is nothing more than the selection of planting land, fertilization, watering, pruning, and pest and disease control, so below the editor of Tuliu.com gives a brief introduction to these points.

1. Selection of planting land for yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

Kiwifruit is a light-loving fruit tree. When choosing orchard land in mountainous areas, it is advisable to choose sunny south-facing, southeast-facing and southwest-facing slopes, generally with a slope not exceeding 30o, so as to facilitate later land preparation and trellis building and reduce the loss of soil moisture and nutrients.

2. Fertilization of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

Although yellow-fleshed kiwifruit likes fertilizer, care must be taken to avoid fertilizer damage. When fertilizing, apply it multiple times, but do not use too much each time; generally, the demand for nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer is relatively large. Apply topdressing from bud break to flowering and fruiting, and apply quick-acting potassium fertilizer in August.

3. Watering of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

Kiwifruit leaves are large and transpire heavily, so from June to August each year the soil moisture must be kept at around 70%. If there is rainy weather, drainage should be carried out in time. Friends with fields had best install irrigation and drainage equipment, as this gives greater assurance for the growth of kiwifruit.

4. Pruning of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

The best time to prune kiwifruit is from the end of November to February of the following year. Pruning involves cutting off overly dense, leggy, dead and old, and diseased and pest-infested branches. The wounds left by pruning should be treated in time to protect them from bacterial infection and promote wound healing.

5. Pests and diseases of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit

Yellow-fleshed kiwifruit has relatively strong resistance to pests and diseases, so there are generally few cases in which pests and diseases affect yield. However, kiwifruit is susceptible to damping-off disease, mole crickets and cutworms, so preventive measures should still be taken in advance just in case.

I believe that after reading what the editor of Tuliu.com has introduced, everyone should have a good grasp of growing yellow-fleshed kiwifruit!