Henan is suitable for growing kiwi fruit, and there is a kiwi fruit production base in Xixia, Henan. On September 20, 2017, the China Ecological Organic Kiwi Conference was grandly held in Xixia.

The theme of the conference is "Strange Fruits at the Source·Ecological Grand View" and the core connotation of "Promoting the organic development of Chinese kiwifruit ecology". Based on the West Gorge as the source of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project and the uniqueness of the Chinese kiwifruit gene bank , uniqueness, and ecological advantages, it has established the brand of Xixia as “the best kiwi fruit production base in the country” and promoted the integrated development of the entire international and domestic kiwi fruit industry chain.

Notes on planting kiwifruit:

1. Temperature

Temperature is the main factor limiting the distribution and growth of kiwifruit. Different kiwifruit varieties have their own suitable temperature ranges. , exceeding this range will result in poor growth or inability to survive. Most species of kiwifruit require a warm and humid climate, that is, a subtropical or temperate humid and semi-humid climate. They are mainly distributed in the vast area between 18 and 34 degrees north latitude, with an average annual temperature of about 11.3 to 16.9°C.

2. Moisture

Kiwi needs water but is afraid of waterlogging. It is a fruit tree with weak physiological drought tolerance and weak moisture tolerance, so it has strict requirements on soil moisture and air humidity. Kiwi fruit is most suitable for cultivation in areas with abundant and evenly distributed rainfall, high air humidity, and humid but not waterlogged areas.

Kiwifruit is not drought tolerant and is afraid of waterlogging. When drainage is poor or waterlogged for 2 to 3 days, the plant will die for about 40 days. During the rainy season in northern China, if it rains continuously and the drainage is poor, the roots will be in a waterlogged state, affecting root respiration. Over time, the root tissue will rot and the plant will die. Therefore, deep trenches and high borders should be planted during planting, and the orchard should have a complete drainage and irrigation system.

3. Light

Most kiwifruit species prefer a semi-shady environment and sunlight but are sensitive to strong light. They are medium photophilic fruit tree species and require 1300-2600 hours of sunshine. , like diffused light, avoid direct sunlight. The fruiting strains require a certain amount of light, and the natural light intensity is 42 to 45.

4. Soil

The soil should be deep, fertile, well-permeable, sandy soil with a water table below 1 meter, high organic matter content, and a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5. , Strongly acidic or alkaline soil needs to be improved before cultivation.

5. Altitude

Kiwi fruit can generally be planted at an altitude of 800-1800 meters, but an altitude of 1000-1600 meters is more suitable.

6. Other conditions

The wind resistance of kiwi fruit is quite weak and it is susceptible to wind damage. The main reason is that its leaves are large and lack elasticity. Strong winds can break young branches and break the leaves. , the fruit is bruised or shaken off by friction, thereby reducing yield and product performance. Therefore, when building a garden in mountainous areas, we should try to avoid choosing it in windward areas, ridges, and mountain tops. It is better to choose a leeward slope, with the slope direction being an early sun slope or a late sun slope.

Extended information

1. Advantages of growing kiwi fruit in Xixia, Henan Province

Xixia County is located in the southwest of Henan Province, on the western edge of the Nanyang Basin, among Henan, Hubei, and The "Golden Triangle" where the three provinces of Shaanxi meet, the heartland of the 800-mile Funiu Mountains, is located on the dividing line between the northern subtropical and warm temperate zones, the dividing line between humid and semi-humid areas, and the watershed of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, with a forest coverage rate of 76.8. The excellent geographical climate and ecological environment make Xixia one of the best growing areas for kiwi fruit, and it is known as the "golden production area" for kiwi fruit cultivation.

2. The results of kiwi fruit planting in Xixia, Henan Province

The county has built a kiwi fruit ecological corridor, a sightseeing corridor, a science popularization corridor and a kiwi fruit artificial cultivation base area along the 100-kilometer 312 National Highway. Reaching 120,000 acres, the fruit-bearing area is 68,000 acres, and the output is 62,000 tons. The scale and output of the base rank second in the country. There are more than 50 professional villages with larger areas and better profits in the county. The total area of ??kiwifruit in the professional villages is about 60,000 acres, and the total output is about 42,000 tons, accounting for 50 and 70 of the county's total respectively.

Xixia has been named "China's famous and special economic forest - the hometown of kiwifruit", "National Kiwifruit Standardization Demonstration County", "National High-quality Kiwifruit Production Base County", "National Agricultural (kiwifruit) Standardization Demonstration District", "National Export Food and Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Demonstration Zone", Xixia kiwifruit won the honor of "China Geographical Indication Protected Product and China Ecological Origin Product Protection", and was rated as "the top ten most influential geographical indications in Henan Province" product".

Henan Provincial People's Government-2017 China Ecological Organic Kiwi Conference was held in (Xixia)

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