So exactly what is required to grow ZESPRI® GREEN, ZESPRI® GOLD and ZESPRI® ORGANIC Kiwifruit?
Being able to produce high-quality kiwifruit while protecting the environment requires a number of key ingredients:
Experience: Over 100 years of growing kiwifruit in New Zealand has ensured ZESPRI orchard management practises and techniques are tried and true, and proven to deliver the best fruit possible. The ZESPRI® System is based on this experience and key learnings.
Climate: Correct climate and soil conditions. Kiwifruit vines thrive in fertile, moist soils that are free draining and contain pH levels between 5 - 6.8. Our industry doesn’t take this for granted, so we are very respectful in our focus to protect the environment – we couldn’t grow such delicious, nutritious kiwifruit without it.
Passion: The people behind this century of wisdom are a fantastic group of innovative and dedicated growers with a real passion for what they do. It is through their dedication, innovation and relentless pursuit of quality which has built the category to where it is today, and which characteristics are fundamental to the future of the ZESPRI® Kiwifruit Industry.