Golden kiwis grow on deciduous climbing vines. These vines typically scale walls, trellises, or fences, providing support for the developing fruit. The golden kiwis then hang from the vines until they are hand-picked.
Golden Kiwi Growth Details:
- Vine Structure: Golden kiwis, like other kiwi varieties, are produced on vigorous, climbing vines.
- Support: The vines require strong support structures such as trellises, fences, or pergolas to climb and spread.
- Deciduous Nature: The vines are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves in the fall or winter.
- Pollination: Kiwi plants are dioecious, meaning individual plants are either male or female. Therefore, both male and female plants are needed for fruit production. Pollination is often assisted by bees.
- Fruiting: The fruit develops after successful pollination, hanging from the vines.
- Harvesting: Golden kiwis are typically hand-picked when they reach the desired maturity.
- Origin: Golden kiwis are descendants of kiwi varieties native to China, and throughout the 20th century, several varieties have been created showcasing a golden coloring.
