Xiuwen kiwifruit to mature in mid to late Sept

Agricultural technicians from the Xiuwen county bureau of agriculture and rural affairs vrecently isited the kiwifruit demonstration base in Pingtan village, Xiuwen county, to conduct the third batch of sampling on the kiwifruit that is about to mature.

Farmers pick the kiwifruit in the base. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

"In mid-August, we began monitoring harvesting indicators for kiwifruit in Xiuwen county. A total of 10 monitoring points were selected throughout the county based on different altitude conditions and management levels. As the core area of Xiuwen kiwifruit production, Pingtan village's kiwifruit demonstration base is among the monitored sites," said Wu Sufang, a burau representative. Wu said that the third batch of sampling will be sent to Guiyang University for professional testing.

"The maturity of Xiuwen kiwifruit is generally judged by two indicators: soluble solids and dry matter. Based on the data we've collected in recent years and previous experience, Xiuwen kiwifruit is expected to mature in 10 days, and its harvesting period will continue until early November," said Professor Ji Ning from the School of Food Science and Engineering at Guiyang University.

Researchers of Guiyang University test the samples. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

To date, the planting scale of kiwifruit in Xiuwen is 167,000 mu (11,133.33 hectares), ranking third in the country and first in the province, becoming a highlight for high-quality fruits in Guizhou province and the whole country.

This year, thanks to favorable climate conditions and technological empowerment, Xiuwen kiwifruit will experience a bountiful harvest, with an estimated output of 200 million kilograms.