Chinese gooseberry - we are all familiar with it!

Have you tried it at least once? chinese gooseberry? Say no! But I think that you are mistaken, because the well-known kiwi is called the Chinese gooseberry!

Why is kiwi considered a Chinese fruit? Yes, because its first cultivators were the settlers of Ancient China, and many years later this fruit came to Europe through New Zealand lands.

Kiwi This is the fruit of cultivated varieties of plants from the Actinidiaceae family. Actinidia, and this is the Chinese gooseberry, is a liana-like shrub with falling leaves. The liana grows very quickly and in a short time can reach a height of up to 8 meters.

In Russia, actinidia can be found on Far East, as well as on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, where four of its species are grown. Actinidia has received recognition from gardeners due to its decorative properties - it looks great on vertical supports.

Actinidia chinensis does not tolerate frost well, but other representatives of this genus - actinidia acute, actinidia kolomikta and actinidia polygamous - are not so demanding on weather conditions.

To obtain a high yield, it is better to plant the plant on well-sunny areas. Cuttings or seeds, which is how this vine reproduces, are best planted in well-moistened, fertile soils.

Actinidia fruits and leaves are sometimes affected gray mold or powdery mildew. They also love to eat leaves moth caterpillars and leaf beetles. An effective measure to combat these pests iscareful collection and timely burning of fallen and affected leaves.