Agricultural technology for growing Kiwi seeds
1. Variety selection
When choosing a kiwi variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yield and good quality of fruit are selected.
- Winter hardiness: Some varieties of kiwi can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
- Size: Kiwi can reach a height of 10 meters. You need to choose a variety that is suitable for your site.
2. Soil preparation
Kiwi is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting kiwi must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Kiwi is planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Kiwis are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Kiwi is planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, kiwi is watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Kiwi is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Kiwi is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Pruning: To form a kiwi bush, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Kiwi is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
- Garter: Kiwi is a vine, so for its growth and development it is necessary to provide support.
5. Harvest
Kiwi begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. Kiwi fruits ripen in September-October. The ripening of kiwi fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Kiwi fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stalk.
6. Diseases and pests
Kiwi is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
- Anthracnose
Kiwi is susceptible to the following pests:
Aphid
Raspberry beetle
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, kiwi can be grown as seedlings. Kiwi seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of kiwi, you can grow it in beds mulched with straw or sawdust.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing kiwi.
Additional information
- Kiwi is a dioecious plant, so you need to have both male and female plants to bear fruit.
- Kiwi fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals. They have good taste and are used fresh, as well as for preparing various dishes and drinks.
When choosing a kiwi variety, you need to consider the following factors:
- Purpose of cultivation: For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yield and good quality of fruit are selected.
- Winter hardiness: Some varieties of kiwi can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
- Size: Kiwi can reach a height of 10 meters. You need to choose a variety that is suitable for your site.
2. Soil preparation
Kiwi is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting kiwi must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Kiwi is planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Kiwis are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. Kiwi is planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, kiwi is watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Kiwi is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain good growth and development, the following measures must be taken:
- Watering: Kiwi is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Fertilizing: During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Pruning: To form a kiwi bush, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases: Kiwi is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
- Garter: Kiwi is a vine, so for its growth and development it is necessary to provide support.
5. Harvest
Kiwi begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. Kiwi fruits ripen in September-October. The ripening of kiwi fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Kiwi fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stalk.
6. Diseases and pests
Kiwi is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
- Anthracnose
Kiwi is susceptible to the following pests:
Aphid
Raspberry beetle
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, kiwi can be grown as seedlings. Kiwi seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of kiwi, you can grow it in beds mulched with straw or sawdust.
To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing kiwi.
Additional information
- Kiwi is a dioecious plant, so you need to have both male and female plants to bear fruit.
- Kiwi fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals. They have good taste and are used fresh, as well as for preparing various dishes and drinks.