How to Select Kiwi Seeds? What Are the Seedling Raising Methods?

Kiwifruit, also known as kiwi, is a very popular fruit on the market. It not only tastes good but also has high nutritional value, especially its high vitamin C content, and it also has important medicinal value. Since kiwifruit sells for a fairly good price on the market and is profitable, not only veteran fruit growers but also new fruit growers have begun planting it one after another. In recent years, the domestic kiwifruit market has gradually opened up, and various new kiwifruit varieties have emerged endlessly. So how should we choose kiwifruit seed varieties during the process of growing kiwifruit? And what should be noted in seedling raising? Let's learn about it together.

How to Select Kiwifruit Seeds?

There are many kiwifruit varieties, and they are basically planted and distributed throughout the country. Before planting kiwifruit, everyone must combine the local geographical environment characteristics and choose seeds of suitable varieties for sowing and cultivation. Below are several recommended ones that are highly popular on the market.

1. Xuxiang Kiwifruit

Xuxiang kiwifruit is a variety bred by the orchard of Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and is one of the excellent varieties among green-fleshed kiwifruits. The hairs are somewhat hard and sparse, the taste is sweet and strongly fragrant, and the price is moderate, so it is widely loved by the public.

2. Cuixiang Kiwifruit

Cuixiang kiwifruit is a variety selected and bred by the Xi'an Kiwifruit Research Institute of Shaanxi Province. The hairs are hard and coarse, and the appearance and taste are similar to Xuxiang, but the price is higher.

3. Jintao Kiwifruit

Jintao kiwifruit is a yellow-fleshed kiwifruit selected and bred by the Wuhan Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The fruit shape is cylindrical, the taste is pleasantly sweet and sour, the peel is thick, it is storage-resistant, and its shelf life is relatively long.

4. Hongyang Kiwifruit

Hongyang kiwifruit is a red-fleshed kiwifruit variety jointly selected and bred by the Sichuan Resource Research Institute and Cangxi County. The flesh is alternating red and yellow-green, the core is red, the flesh is fine and juicy, and the taste is on the sweet side.

5. Hardy Kiwifruit

It is mainly distributed in Northeast China, North China, Northwest China, and the Yangtze River Basin, among which the hardy kiwifruit resources in the Dandong area are especially abundant. Hardy kiwifruit is relatively small, with an average single fruit weight of about 10g. However, the peel of hardy kiwifruit is relatively thin, it is sweet and sour and palatable, the flesh is delicate, and it can also be used as a processing raw material, with good economic value.

What Are the Seedling Raising Methods?

1. Seed Collection

First choose a kiwifruit with relatively high ripeness, because then the seeds inside will be more mature (generally dark brown). Scoop out the seed portion from the kiwifruit with a spoon, put it in clean water and wash off the flesh part, then fish out the small black seeds one by one from the water. Just throw away the relatively shriveled ones directly, because those are very difficult to sprout.

2. Seed Treatment

Soak the kiwifruit seeds in warm water for 1-2 days. The purpose is to promote germination and let the seeds gradually differentiate in the warm water, so that sprouting afterward will be easier. After germination promotion is completed, filter out the water with gauze, spread the seeds in a dry and ventilated place to dry in the shade, then rub apart the clumped seeds, put them into a cloth bag, and hang it in a ventilated, dry place free of rodent damage until sowing.

3. Sowing and Seedling Raising

Sowing is generally done in early spring. Before sowing, prepare a seedbed. The soil is generally sandy soil. Sow the treated seeds on top of the soil, then cover with sifted fine soil 2-3 mm, and cover with plastic film so as to keep the soil moist frequently.

4. Seedling Management

If sowing in flower pots, just ensure sufficient water and fertilizer and prevent exposure to strong sunlight. If sowing in the field, then management measures such as watering, shading, weeding, pest and disease control, and fertilizing must be done well so that the seeds emerge neatly.

After the above steps, the rough seedling raising work is considered complete, and for the subsequent stages such as the growth and maturation of the kiwifruit seeds, it is enough to strengthen daily management. And after everyone has learned it, they can also grow kiwifruit at home.

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