Oatmeal Farm Network | Kiwi Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity
Ananasnaya	A hardy kiwi variety with small, smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruit, often referred to as the "pineapple-flavored kiwi."	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Arctic Kiwi	A hardy kiwi variety with smooth, edible skin and smaller fruits, known for its tolerance to cold climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Blake	A smaller, sweeter green-fleshed kiwi with a smooth skin, less fuzzy than the Hayward variety.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Boerica	A female green-fleshed kiwi variety, less commonly grown but known for its high sugar content and excellent taste.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Boskoop	A Dutch variety of hardy kiwi, known for its large size and sweet, tropical flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Bruno	An early-ripening kiwi variety with long, cylindrical fruit and a sweet-tart flavor, often used in commercial production.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Chang Bai Mountain	A Chinese variety of hardy kiwi with smooth skin, known for its cold tolerance and sweet, fragrant fruit.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Elmwood	A New Zealand variety of green kiwi, known for its large size and sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Genryoku	A Japanese variety of golden kiwi, known for its smooth skin and tropical flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Golden Kiwi	A smooth-skinned variety with golden flesh, sweeter and less tangy than green kiwis.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Hardy Kiwi	Also known as baby kiwi, these are smaller, smooth-skinned fruits with a sweeter flavor, ideal for colder regions.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Hayward	The most widely grown variety of kiwi, known for its large size, fuzzy skin, and sweet, tangy green flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Issai	A self-pollinating hardy kiwi variety that produces small, smooth-skinned fruit with sweet flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Jintao	A yellow-fleshed kiwi variety with a smooth, hairless skin, sweeter and more tropical in flavor than green kiwis.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Ken’s Red	A hardy kiwi variety with red skin and red flesh, known for its sweeter flavor and striking appearance.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Kiwiberry	A small, smooth-skinned, bite-sized kiwi variety with green flesh, often sweeter and more intense in flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Matua	Another male kiwi variety, often paired with Hayward for pollination purposes.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Mega Kiwi	A larger variety of green kiwi with similar taste to Hayward, but with an increased size and weight.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Minkigold	A yellow-fleshed kiwi variety from China, often grown for its smooth, hairless skin and sweet, tropical flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Monty	A green-fleshed variety similar to Hayward, but slightly smaller, with a more tangy flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Red Kiwi	A variety with red flesh and a sweeter, more tropical flavor, not as commonly grown as green or golden types.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Saanichton	A Canadian variety of green kiwi that ripens earlier than Hayward and is slightly more cold-hardy.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Tewi	A self-fertile hardy kiwi variety producing smooth, green fruit with a sweeter flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Tomuri	A male kiwi variety used as a pollinator for Hayward and other female kiwi vines.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Vincent	A cold-hardy kiwi variety that produces smaller, fuzzy green fruits with a sweet, tangy flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Weiki	A hardy kiwi variety with small, smooth-skinned fruit and a high sugar content, often grown in colder climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate