Types and varieties of actinidia
Actinidia Is a thermophilic plant that can be grown in warm climates. The fruit of the Chinese actinidia kiwi fruit cannot be grown in Eastern Europe, as this plant freezes out at a temperature of -10ABOUTC. Instead of large-fruited varieties of actinidia in France, Poland and Germany, a small-fruited subspecies of actinidia is grown - actinidia argut. This subspecies got its name from the eponymous Japanese variety of small-fruited actinidia.
Varieties of the argut subspecies
Varieties of the subspecies argut are frost-resistant. They can withstand temperatures up to 26ABOUTFrom below zero. All varieties of this subspecies are undersized, the petioles of their leaves turn red during fruiting. The fruits reach a mass of 30 g. Since there are no seeds inside the actinidia fruits, you can make dried fruits from them. The skin of the fruit is soft and edible, unlike the fruit of large-fruited actinidia varieties.
Varieties of the Argut subspecies require cross-pollination, so one male vine should be planted for every 5 female plants.
Varieties of the subspecies actinidia kolomikta
Varieties of the subspecies actinidia kolomikta are fruit and ornamental plants. In autumn, the leaves of these varieties turn white, in spring and in summer they change their color to green, and towards the end of summer - to purple. Fruits of varieties of subspecies actinidia kolomikta - red or purple if the plant is planted in the shade or green if the vine is getting enough sunlight. There are also self-pollinated varieties of this subspecies, they need to be planted in a sunny place. The flowering period for these varieties begins in May, and in July it is already possible to harvest. Fruit weight ranges from 20 g to 24 g.
The disadvantage of this subspecies of actinidia is the short shelf life of the fruit. Mini kiwi falls off on the second day after full ripening.
Useful properties of actinidia fruits and their use in cooking
Actinidia fruits contain a large amount of vitamin C, PP, B2 and B1. The acids contained in the pulp have a good effect on the human nervous system. Drying the actinidia fruit and eating just a few handfuls a day will leave you feeling full for a long time. To get the maximum amount of vitamins, cook the actinidia fruit compote. In France, marinade and sauces are prepared from the fruits of actinidia, which contain a lot of calories. Due to its high calorie content, actinidia fruits are highly valued in China, Japan and Spain. In Poland, the actinidia fruits are used in the preparation of pies with fruit filling.