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Kiwi Planting and Harvesting Calendar

When to plant kiwis? When to harvest kiwis?

Are you looking to start growing kiwis but don't know when to plant them? Are you also wondering when you'll be harvesting them?

On this page you will find the planting and harvesting periods for each variety of kiwis

Table: Planting and harvesting period for kiwis in France

Planting calendar Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Atlas Male Planting
Harvest No fruit as it is a male plant - only used for pollination (ideally Hayward or Minkigold)
Minkimale Male Planting
Harvest No fruit as it is a male plant - only used for pollination (ideally Minkigold)
Tomuri Male Planting
Harvest No fruit as male plant - only used for pollination (ideally Hayward)
Minkigold Female Planting
Harvest
Hayward Female Planting
Harvest
Boskoop Self-fertile Planting
Harvest
Solissimo Self-fertile Planting
Harvest
Jenny Self-fertile Planting
Harvest

General recommendations for planting and harvesting kiwifruit

Here are general recommendations for planting and harvesting kiwifruit, without considering specific varieties for the moment:

Planting

  • Kiwis are best planted in autumn or spring.
  • It is recommended to plant kiwis outside of periods of frost.
  • For frank plants, it is essential to choose well-drained and rich soil.

Harvest

  • The kiwifruit harvest period generally falls between mid-October and the end of November in France. This period can vary depending on the region, and can sometimes extend until the first frost.
  • Kiwis should be harvested before the first frost.
  • The fruits are ready to be harvested when the flesh crushes very slightly under finger pressure. They should be firm, but a little less hard than before. The skin can be green or brown depending on the variety.
  • The fall of the first leaves is also a sign that the harvest period begins.
  • Kiwis are picked by hand, over a period of about 3 weeks, at a harvest maturity that is not commercial maturity, as the kiwi continues to ripen after harvest.
  • The harvest is carried out in several passes to pick only the fruit at optimal maturity.
  • Kiwis are climacteric fruits, meaning they continue to ripen after harvest. A controlled ripening process allows their aromas to develop.

Other important points

  • After harvesting, kiwis keep well in a cool place, at around 5°C, for several weeks, or even more than a month.
  • Harvesting should be done in dry weather to minimize the risk of fungal diseases.
  • French producers must respect a minimum sugar level for the harvest, with a value of 6.5° Brix (or more) for Adour kiwi.

In summary

Planting is best done in autumn or spring, and harvesting takes place mainly in autumn, usually between mid-October and the end of November. It is important to monitor for signs of maturity and adapt the harvest period according to local climatic conditions.