Hilly regions' climate suits kiwi farming

Nursery Today    16-May-2025
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Kangra: There was a time when kiwi was considered an exotic fruit, gradually gaining popularity in India. Indian farmers, especially in the hilly regions, are taking a lot of interest in its farming. The demand for this fruit is high in the market due to its medicinal properties, emerging as a profitable business for the farmers. However, kiwi farmers need guidelines so that they can earn more profits.
 

Kiwis need subtropical and temperate conditions. It requires cool summers and chilled winters, but the fruits should remain in shade from frost during blooming. Several areas in India, such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, or parts of Darjeeling, are perfect for kiwi farming.

Kiwis’ plants need water after every 2-3 days, but avoid overwatering. Use drip irrigation in hilly regions because it conserves water and keeps the plant away from waterborne diseases. Kiwi plants start bearing fruit after 3-4 years, and commercial production will get underway in the fifth year. One mature plant produces 25 to 30 kg of fruit every year.

 

Currently, kiwis have now become a premium food in the country. It is often sold in big cities and supermarkets. At present, India has been importing kiwis in a large proportion from New Zealand, Chile, and Iran.

 

Those farmers who want to grow kiwis need to have patience because it doesn’t bear fruit quickly. The earning may start after five or six years of the plantation of the fruits. The farming community should be encouraged to produce kiwis due to their huge demand all over the world.

 
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