Bush: A medium-sized fruiting vine, bred in 1992 in New Zealand. The plant reaches up to 4 m in height, with annual shoot growth of 80–100 cm. The large, oval, deep green leaves give the vine high ornamental value. It is used not only as a fruit crop but also as an element of vertical landscaping (arches, trellises). Fruiting begins in the 3rd–4th year after planting. For proper yield, the presence of a male pollinator plant is essential.
Fruits: Medium to large (70–150 g), oval-shaped, with a smooth, almost hairless yellow-brown skin. The flesh is light yellow, tender, juicy, and aromatic. The taste is sweet with pleasant tropical notes of mango and pineapple, with almost no acidity. Fruits are consumed fresh and widely used in cooking for desserts, sauces, jams, and baked goods. The yield of an adult plant reaches 50–70 kg.
Care: Kiwi Gold requires support (trellis, arch). The crown is trained in a fan shape or horizontal cordons. Seedlings are pruned to 3 buds at planting. Regular watering, mulching with peat or compost, and fertilization with organic and mineral fertilizers are recommended. Spring pruning is carried out to regulate growth and improve yields.
Soil: Thrives best in light, fertile, well-moistened but well-drained soils. Optimal acidity is slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–6.5). The plant is sensitive to soil drying, so mulching is essential.
Frost resistance: Tolerates temperatures down to –25 °C, which makes the variety suitable for cultivation in Ukraine. The variety is resistant to diseases and well adapted to open-field cultivation.
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