"Last week we harvested a small sample of the red kiwi. After testing the sweetness and firmness to determine the ripeness, we decided that real harvest can start on August 10. We estimate to keep supplying until the end of September or the beginning of October. After that comes the yellow kiwi," explains Mrs. Liu from Jintaifu Agriculture in Chengdu, Sichuan province.
The harvest time of the red kiwi in 2016 shows no big differences in comparison to previous years, but "due to the cold in early spring, hailstorms and heavy rainfall, the production volume of this year has dropped. We now estimate that we will produce 30% less. This is a considerable reduction in production volume, so a general prediction in the industry is that the buying price will rise."
"The red kiwi from Sichuan is the first in China to ripen. The red kiwi from Shaanxi region for example, needs to wait for half a month before it is ready for harvest and sale. So the Sichuan red kiwi has an advantage in sales timing. At the same time, Sichuan was the first location in China where red kiwis were cultivated. The kiwis benefit from several factors like the soil, the climate and the water sources. It makes the red kiwis produced here even jucier."
This year we also brought out the brand "Shuxiang Products". While promoting our home brand of kiwis, we also promote some excellent local fruits. The idea is to introduce more Sichuan fruits to the rest of China.
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