How to reproduce kiwi fruit and the time and method of reproduction

Kiwifruit breeding method

There are three main ways of propagating kiwifruit, namely grafting, sowing and cutting. Among these three methods, the most commonly used one is sowing, which is usually carried out in January and February each year. It requires the use of suitable soil and seeds, so that seedlings will emerge quickly.

Common propagation methods of kiwifruit

1. Kiwifruit seed propagation

Kiwifruit can be propagated by sowing, which is usually carried out in January and February each year. Fine sand with good drainage and air permeability is required. Before sowing, the soil needs to be sprayed with some water, and then the seeds are scattered on the surface of the soil and covered with a layer of soil and plastic film.

2. Kiwifruit grafting propagation

Kiwifruit can also be propagated by grafting. The best time is around June each year, when the temperature is more suitable for growth and the wounds can heal quickly. Sprouts will appear 7-10 days after grafting, and bud grafting can be used for grafting.

3. Kiwi cutting propagation

Kiwifruit is rarely propagated by cuttings in general, because it is a fruit tree that is difficult to root by cuttings. Generally speaking, it is easier to root by using green branches and root cuttings. In the south, both tender branches and hard branches have a high survival rate, while in the north, tender branches are generally used for cuttings.