Its characteristics furry exterior holds a delicious treasure inside, a pretty green (or golden) flesh flecked with soft black seeds and a white centre. A ripe kiwi fruit is refreshing, delicate in flavor with a pleasing aroma and high nutritive value. It is mostly eaten as a fresh fruit; it makes a great combination for desserts and salad. The fruit is highly acclaimed for the nutritive and miner
al value. Fruits are very rich in vitamin C and minerals like potassium, phosphorus and iron. It holds a “wealth is health” giving property, thus recommended for patients suffering from diabetes and heart diseases. Origin:
Known to be the “miracle fruit” of China and the “horticultural wonder” of New Zealand, kiwifruit belongs to the genus ‘Actinidia’. In India, the area under its cultivation is negligible being a new exotic introduction. In the north-eastern states, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim & Manipur have vast successful cultivation of kiwifruit. At present, 7 cultivars of kiwi are introduced in India. Himalayan Kiwi Orchard:
1. Location: it Is located at ‘Dibii’ forest of Hari village, Lower Subansiri District, Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh. It is situated at 1700m MSL and the area is endowed with rich and well drained loamy soil. It has dried to humid climate with moderate to high rainfall. All these factors combined together to provide for a healthy environment for rich cultivation of kiwi fruits at Dibii (Ziro).
2. Road Connectivity: It is reachable by light and heavy vehicles.
3. Nearest commercial market in A.P: Naharlagun which is 102 km by road from ziro. Nearest commercial market in North-East: Guwahati, which is 442km by road from ziro.
4. Production: out of the 7 cultivars introduced in India, Himalayan Kiwi Orchard cultivates 4 cultivars namely, ‘Hayward’ , ‘Bruno’, ‘Monty’ and ‘Allison’. Hayward: is the most common and popular cultivar. It is oval I shape. It has fibrous, dull greenish-brown skin and bright green or golden flesh with rows of tiny, black edible seeds. It weighs about 80 gm and above. Bruno: it requires comparatively less chilling period. The fruits are tapering in shape towards the stem end. It is dark brown having very dense, short and bristly hair. It is longest among all cultivars and has the highest ascorbic acid content. Its bearing is heavy. Allison: it is early flowering and early maturing cultivar. The shape is oblong but slightly broader in proportion to its length. It is also a heavy bearer and sweetest in taste. Ascorbic acid is on the lower side. Monty: This variety is a prolific bearer and is a late mature. Fruits are oblong and resemble Allison.
5. Exclusive characteristics:
a. The Kiwi cultivation in the Himalayan Kiwi Orchard, Ziro is entirely organic and conforms to the standard environmental norms. The Kiwi products of the Himalayan Kiwi Orchard boast of superior taste and size. The Kiwi products are available at incredibly rock bottom price. Easy availability of Kiwi fruits at Ziro-Hapoli area.
“If you go for the size and taste, grab a packet of Himalayan Kiwi fruit”
