A HortResearch perspective on Arguta

摘要

Actinidia arguta has been grown in N.Z, for more than 50 years, but has only been produced on a commercial basis the past 5 years. There are several green varieties, and one red, with others under development. Production has been increasing rapidly, but growers are experiencing some problems. It is a labour-intensive crop which means it needs to sell for a high price and there is tough competition from other countries such as Chile. Kiwiberries are still relatively unknown by consumers, and new markets need to be developed.