Have you eaten any Chinese gooseberries lately?This exotic sounding edible treat has a more recognizable name, introduced to this country just 30 years ago by Frieda Caplan, a Los Angeles produce b… ...

The fruit needs to ripen on the vine, though it will continue to sweeten once you pick it. To make sure that kiwi is ready for harvesting, cut a fruit open. If the seeds are black, it’s ready.

Growing kiwi in Oregon requires care, attention Published: May. 02, 2018, 10:12 a.m. 'Issai' is another kiwifruit grown in home gardens.(Courtesy of Smith Berry Farms) ...

Wondering how to grow kiwi fruit in Australia? Look no further. Kiwi fruit will grow in most of temperate Australia – and with careful placement even in areas that seem unlikely. Kiwi fruit MUST ...

However, vines can take up to eight years to bear fruit and up to eight more to reach maximum production of as much as 100 pounds per vine. “Be patient,” says Hendrickson.

Q: I planted a kiwi vine a few years ago that I thought had both male and female flowers. I have not had any fruit to develop. What can you tell me about growing kiwi in our area?

The hairless kiwi is still a long way away from the fruit salad bowl. And when it does join the bowl, the kiwi will rest alongside a number of genetically modified produce.

Kiwi trivia • Kiwis are native to southern China, where they are known as “yang tao.” In the early 20th century, missionaries brought the fruit from China to New Zealand. • They are also ...

We can be fickle, and I'm amazed at Mother Nature's patience. A national garden center once received a request for a vine to cover a garage wall eyesore. The customer wanted it to fill in quickly ...