Kiwi

Many kiwis that are offered for sale in the supermarket still come from New Zealand, but it is also possible to grow kiwis in the consumer garden. There are self-pollinating, male and female kiwi plants. The difference between male and female plants can really only be seen during flowering. The male flowers have very large stamens and small pistils. The female flowers have small stamens and large pistils. To get fruit set, a female plant needs a male plant. A male kiwi plant can pollinate several female plants. With a self-pollinating species, one plant is enough to get fruit. It can take several years before the plant produces the first fruits. Kiwi plants need a warm, sunny position.

In addition to the well-known hairy kiwi fruits, there are also kiwi berries. These are smaller kiwi fruits with a smooth skin that can be eaten without peeling. The mini kiwi is hardy and the fruits contain even more vitamin C than the regular kiwi. Here too we make a distinction between self-pollinating, male and female species.

Storage
It is best to store unripe kiwis in a fruit bowl, so they can ripen.
Ripe kiwis can be kept for a few days in the refrigerator or in the fruit bowl.
Unripe can be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 to 3 weeks. Kiwis ripen faster by storing them in a paper bag along with other fruits.

Cleaning
A kiwi is well protected by its skin. You can cut a kiwi in half and eat it with a spoon or peel and cut into pieces.

Nutritional value
Besides the fact that kiwis are delicious, they are also extremely healthy. Kiwis are rich in vitamins C, B and E. Eating a kiwi contributes to a good resistance. They are rich in fiber and contain even more vitamin C than three lemons combined. In addition to being vitamin-rich, kiwis also contain many antioxidants that protect your body against harmful substances.