Varieties

Jintao kiwifruit

The golden fruit

The Jintao variety, or Actinidia Chinensis, is a special is GMO-free variety of kiwifruit selected by the University of Udine. The commercial name of the variety is Jintao, that means “the golden fruit”.

Characteristics of the plant:

Vigour: Lower than Hayward, with close internodes
Budding: It occurs a few days earlier than Hayward
Bud opening: 80-90%
Flowering: One week earlier than Hayward
Harvest time: Medium-early (10th -20th October in Emilia-Romagna)
Cooling demand: low (350-450 hours approx.), that is why it can be easily grown in the South

Characteristics of the fruit:

Colour of the flesh: yellow
Outer look: Regular cylindrical shape, hazelnut-coloured skin, hairless. It does not yield twin or flattened fruit
Medium size: 90 g (size ranges from 70 to 130 g approx.)
Sensorial characteristics: The high sugar content and balanced acidity (-25% compared to the green one) give it a sweet and aromatic taste
Nutraceutical properties: High content of Vitamin C (+145% compared to the green kiwifruit), polyphenols (+80%) and potassium
Shelf life: Thanks to its remarkably thick skin, it keeps more than 6 months in the fridge

Jinyan kiwifruit

The yellow kiwifruit for overseas markets

The Jinyan variety is the result of the cross-breeding between Actinidia Eriantha and Actinidia Chinensis. This gives a yellow flesh kiwifruit suitable for overseas markets, for which this plant has been especially conceived.

Characteristics of the plant:

High vigour, 5-10 cm internodal distance
Budding: approx. one week earlier than Hayward
Flowering: approx. 10 days earlier than Hayward
Harvest time: it occurs a few days earlier than Hayward
Adaptability: resistant to high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures, resistant to the main Actinidia pathogens

Characteristics of the fruit:

Colour of the flesh: Bright yellow
– Outer look: regular cylindrical shape and hairless skin
– Size: Medium-large/larger than Hayward)
Sensorial characteristics: soft and juicy flesh, sweet and aromatic taste
Nutraceutical properties: High content of Vitamin C (on average +60% compared to Hayward) and mineral salts such as Potassium (+45%) and calcium (+30%)
Shelf life: Very good, up to 8 months at controlled temperature and atmosphere

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Kiwi Z5Z6

The best green kiwifruit

The Z5Z6 is the best green kiwifruit for consumption purposes. It shows an intense green, juicy and sweet flesh and results from the improvement of a pre-existing variety.

Characteristics of the plant:

High vigour, thick leaves, high yield
Budding: The same as Hayward
Flowering: The same as Hayward
Harvest time: Like Hayward
Adaptability: More resistant to low temperatures, humidity and the main Actinidia pathogens than Hayward

Characteristics of the fruit:

Colour of the flesh: dark green
Outer look: Elliptical, slightly irregular shape. Size: Large (medium weight: 100g)
Sensorial characteristics: Very high gustatory qualities, sweet and juicy flesh
Nutraceutical properties: High content of Vitamin C (higher on average compared to Hayward)
Shelf life: Very good

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Boerica

The best Italian green kiwifruit

The Boerica variety is the best Italian green kiwifruit. In genetic terms, it features the natural ripening of Hayward.

Characteristics of the plant:

Vigour and productivity: Similar to Hayward
Production efficiency: Lower production of lateral fruit, with a resulting lower production of “triple” and deformed fruit
Budding: The same as Hayward
Flowering: The same as Hayward. Harvest time: The same as Hayward

Characteristics of the fruit:

Flesh: Standard green colour and high consistency
Outer look: Cylindrical and elongated (larger than Hayward) and with a length/diameter ratio of 1.44 (for Hayward it is 1.26)
Size: Large (average weight: above 100 g)
Sensorial characteristics: high gustatory qualities, sweet and juicy flesh
Nutraceutical properties: High content of Vitamin C
Shelf life: good

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Kiwi Oriental Red (cv. Donghong)

The first red kiwifruit

The Donghong variety stems from a process of research and improvement of the pre-existing red kiwifruit variety.
It features a golden yellow flesh with red veins and a pleasant aroma.

Characteristics of the plant:

Medium-high vigour, more than 80% of single fruits
Budding: It occurs 10-15 days earlier than Hayward
Flowering: It occurs approx. 15 days earlier than Hayward, flowering length 6-7 days, more than 70% of bud break
Harvest time: Very early
Adaptability: Good resistance to stress, diseases and insects

Characteristics of the fruit:

Colour of the flesh: Golden yellow exocarp, lively red endocarp
Outer look: Cylindrical shape, thick and hairless skin
Size: Medium (80-90 g approx.)
Sensorial characteristics: High content of dry substance and high sugar content, sweet and intense taste
– Nutraceutical properties: High content of Vitamin C (120-150 mg/100g)
Shelf life: Excellent, more than 5 months in the fridge

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