Cultivation technology of kiwi fruit

Kiwi is a delicious and nutritious fruit. Because of its high content of vitamin C, it is known as the "king of fruits". Kiwi fruit has now become an important economic crop and its planting technology is becoming more and more mature. Let’s talk about the cultivation techniques of kiwifruit.

1. Site selection

Kiwifruit prefers an environment with plenty of sunshine, abundant rainfall and good drainage. When selecting a site, you should choose a hillside or flat land with high altitude and good drainage. The soil should be loose, fertile, and well-drained loam. The soil pH value for kiwifruit planting is generally 6.0~6.5. The soil pH should be tested before planting. If the soil pH is acidic or alkaline, it needs to be adjusted.

2. Seedling Selection

Selecting seedlings is an important step in kiwifruit planting. You should choose seedlings that are strong, vigorous, and free of diseases and pests. The seedling height is generally more than 1.5 meters, the root system is well developed, and the root length should be more than twice the seedling height. The crown of the seedlings should be uniform and dense, without missing or dead branches.

3. Soil Treatment

After selecting the seedlings and land, the soil needs to be prepared. First, loosen the soil and plow it to a depth of 40 to 50 cm. Secondly, fertilization is needed. Both chemical fertilizers and organic fertilizers can be used. The amount of fertilizer should be adjusted according to the growth needs of kiwi fruit and soil fertility. Finally, land preparation is required to make the soil surface level.

4. Planting

The planting time for kiwifruit is generally in autumn and spring, with late September to mid-October being the best time for autumn and late March to mid-April being the best time for spring. When planting, the roots of the seedlings should be placed in pre-dug holes, and when filling the soil, try to avoid damaging the roots. After filling the soil, you need to tamp it down with your feet and then irrigate it with water to ensure that the soil is moist.

The planting distance of kiwifruit is generally 4 to 5 meters, and the plant spacing is 3 to 4 meters. It can also be adjusted appropriately according to the terrain and variety. Pay attention to the direction of the seedlings when planting, and make sure they face the direction where there is plenty of sunlight.

5. Management

1. Watering: Kiwifruit needs sufficient water during its growth period, especially in the dry season, when watering needs to be increased. When watering, care should be taken to avoid water accumulation so as not to affect root breathing.

2. Loosening the soil: The soil needs to be kept loose during the growth of kiwifruit, which is conducive to root respiration and nutrient absorption. You can use tools such as hoes to loosen the soil.

3. Pruning and shaping: The crown of the kiwi fruit tree should be kept even and dense, and can be pruned and shaped as needed. When pruning, you should pay attention to maintaining the balance between the trunk and branches to avoid affecting the normal growth and development of kiwifruit.

4. Fertilization: Kiwi fruit requires appropriate fertilization during its growth period. Both organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers can be used. When applying fertilizer, you should adjust it according to the soil fertility and the growth needs of kiwifruit to avoid excessive fertilization.

5. Prevention and control of pests and diseases: Kiwifruit is easily attacked by pests and diseases. Pest and disease prevention work should be strengthened, and pest and disease problems should be discovered and dealt with in a timely manner to avoid their effects on the growth and development of kiwifruit.

6. Picking

The kiwifruit picking time is generally from mid-October to mid-November, and can be adjusted appropriately according to the variety, region and other conditions. When picking, be careful not to damage the fruit and pick them gently with scissors or your hands.

Kiwi fruit is a delicious and nutritious fruit, and its cultivation technology is relatively complicated. Attention to details is required in site selection, seedling selection, soil treatment, planting, management and picking to ensure the normal growth and development and high yield of kiwifruit.