There are 59 species of kiwifruit*** native to China, of which the ones with greater cultivation value in production are the Guichang kiwifruit, Golden Fruit kiwifruit, Heping No. 1 kiwifruit, Miliang No. 1 kiwifruit, Longzang Red kiwifruit, Red Heart kiwifruit and other varieties.
1 . Guichang kiwifruit
Guichang kiwifruit is the use of local wild kiwifruit grafting cultivation, the average single fruit weight of 70-100 grams, the fruit body is long cylindrical, the flesh is emerald green, with a tender flesh, pulp, rich juice, sweet and refreshing, sweet and sour moderately unique quality. The Guichang kiwifruit is known as the "King of Kings" for its superior quality among similar products in China. The kiwifruit is grown without the use of bulking agents and is completely organic and natural.
2 . Guangdong 2205
Guangdong 2205, also known as early fresh, was introduced from Jiangxi in 1984. The branch tips are light brown at the apex, and the annual branches are purple-brown with sparse lenticels. The leaf blade is nearly heart-shaped. Flowers are mostly solitary, with 37 or so styles. The four-year yield reaches about 600 kilograms per mu. Strong resistance to wind, insects, high temperature and drought.
3 . Wushu plant No. 3
Wushu plant No. 3 by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan Institute of Botany selected and bred. 1987 spring introduced into our county, the budding period in early to mid-March, the flowering period in mid-April. Ripening period in late August. The flesh is light green, the center of the fruit is yellow, smaller. Flesh fine, juicy, strong flavor, top quality.
4 . Cuiyu
Cuiyu kiwifruit is a new variety selected by Hunan Horticultural Research Institute and Longzhuangwan Township, Xupu County, Hunan Province, which was appraised by the provincial experts in September 2001, and has excellent fruit quality, large fruit shape, rich and delicious flavor, extremely storage-resistant fruits, and high and stable yield, and is an early and medium-maturing variety with excellent comprehensive traits.
The Jade kiwifruit also has a more prominent advantage, that is, the fruit does not need to be completely soft ripe can be eaten, the hardness of 5KKG/CM or so can be eaten, the flavor is strong and sweet, no astringency, this characteristic is also better than Hayward.
5 . Hongyang
Hongyang kiwifruit fruits are medium-large and neat, generally weighing 60-110g per fruit, with the largest fruit weighing 130g. The fruits are short cylindrical, with greenish-brown skin, and glabrous. Fruit juice, sweet and sour moderate, fragrant and refreshing. Fresh food, processing is good, especially suitable for the production of craft dishes.
Hongyang kiwifruit heart cross-section was radial red stripes shaped like the sun, radiant, beautiful, eye-full, eat full of good fortune, containing red pigments to replenish blood and nourish the effect of the face.
6 . LongZangHong kiwifruit
LongZangHong kiwifruit is a new variety of kiwifruit selected and bred from the wild resources of kiwifruit planting base in Xiaoshajiang Town, Longhui County, Hunan Province, belonging to the Chinese kiwifruit in the red flesh kiwifruit varieties, which is a comprehensive trait of excellent early maturity of the red heart varieties, by the identification of multi-generation and the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences of the multi-point planting test, the offspring of the genetic traits of the stable, strong resistance to adversity, the fruit is bigger, the flavor of the rich and sweet, more resistant to storage, and rich and sweet.
The Longzanghong kiwifruit can grow and bear fruit normally at high and low altitudes, with good ecological adaptability, good and stable yield, excellent fruit quality, strong resistance to high temperature and drought, and strong resistance to diseases and pests, but the red color of the fruit flesh becomes faded when cultivated at low altitudes, and the cultivation of the area with an altitude of more than 1,000 meters can best reflect the characteristics of its fruit red heart. Therefore, Longzang red is more suitable for cultivation at higher altitudes (1000-1500m) in order to fully express its varietal characteristics.
7 . Peace 1
Peace 1 strain sprouted from the delicious kiwifruit grafted seedling rootstock introduced from Hunan, elected in 1990, the plant growth potential of medium, denser branching, more slender branches, leaf medium-large, thicker, thick green. 1 year-old branches are grayish-brown, lenticels are smaller. Budding period in mid or late March, flowering period in late April to early May, fruit ripening period in early to mid October, fruit on the branches can be left until December. Leaf-fall period in mid-December, fertility period of about 250 days.
8 . Miliang 1
Miliang 1 kiwifruit is the "Guangdong Introduction and Peace No. 2", which was introduced from Hunan Jishou University in the spring of 1990. It has a strong growth potential, large and thick leaves, thick green color. 1 year old branches are gray-brown, with large lenticels. The sprouting period is in the middle or late March, the flowering period is in the late April, there are a small number of double and triple cotyledons of conjoined flowers. Fruit ripening period in mid to late September, the fruit is long cylindrical, the pericarp is brown, the average single fruit weighs 87 grams, the largest single fruit weighs 135 grams.
9 . Xu Xiang (interesting incense three)
Xu Xiang kiwifruit that "Guangdong introduced peace 3" Xuzhou orchard in Jiangsu Province, selected from Hayward live seedlings. 1994 in Xuzhou orchard introduction. The fruit stalk is short and thick, the fruit is rounded, the pericarp is yellowish-green, with brown hard prickly hairs, and the fruit skin is thin and easy to peel off. The average single fruit weight is 79 grams, and the largest single fruit weight is 137 grams.
XuXiang kiwifruit flesh green, fruit juice, flavor sweet and sour mouthfeel, there is a strong aroma, the quality is excellent. Soluble solids 14.3-17.8%, vitamin C content per 100 grams of fresh fruit flesh is 99.4-123 mg. Fruit ripening period in early to mid-September. The fruit can be stored for 7-10 days at room temperature.
10 . Red heart kiwifruit
Red heart kiwifruit is more wind resistant, more resistant to brown spot, leaf spot and ulcers, but less resistant to drought than other varieties.
11 . Golden fruit kiwifruit
Golden fruit kiwifruit fruit storage medium, refrigerated (0 ± 0.5) ℃ conditions can be stored 12 ~ 16 weeks, at 20 ℃, the fruit shelf life of about 3 ~ 10 d. Fruit edible hardness of 1.0 ~ 1.5 kg, the flavor is obviously different from the "Hayward". The optimal storage temperature should be (1.5±0.5)℃ to minimize cold storage damage and decay.
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Nutritional Value
Kiwifruit is known as the "king of fruits". Kiwifruit is sweet and sour, rich in nutrients, and is a tonic for the elderly, children, and the infirm. It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and potassium, magnesium, fiber, but also contains other fruits less common nutrients - folic acid, carotene, calcium, luteinizing hormone, amino acids, natural inositol.
The nutritional value of kiwifruit far exceeds that of other fruits, with its calcium content 2.6 times that of grapefruit, 17 times that of apples, four times that of bananas, and twice the vitamin C content of oranges.
Among the top 26 most consumed fruits in the world, kiwifruit is the most abundant and comprehensive. Kiwi fruit has the highest Vc, Mg and trace element content. Among the top three low-sodium, high-potassium fruits, kiwifruit tops the list because it contains more potassium than bananas and oranges. Meanwhile, kiwifruit was classified as excellent in Ve and Vk, low in fat and cholesterol-free.
One kiwifruit can provide more than twice a person's daily vitamin C requirement, making it the "king of fruits". Kiwifruit also contains good soluble dietary fiber, as a fruit of the most striking place when it contains phytochemicals with outstanding antioxidant properties sod, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture research report, the kiwifruit's comprehensive antioxidant index of fruits in the first place, second only to the prickly pear, blueberries and other niche fruits, far better than apples, pears, watermelon, citrus and other daily fruits. Along with blueberries and others, it is quite representative of second-generation fruits. Compared to sweet oranges and lemons, kiwifruit contains twice the vitamin C content of the first two fruits and is therefore often used to fight scurvy. Not only that, kiwifruit also stabilizes mood, lowers cholesterol, aids digestion, prevents constipation, as well as quenching thirst and diuresis and protecting the heart.
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