Kiwi fruit in Wuxi. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

It is time to harvest the locally produced kiwi fruit in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, renowned for its juicy pulp and abundant vitamin C.

Wuxi has, in recent years, started planting kiwi fruit. This fruit is being grown in Jiangyin, Yixing, and Xishan, featuring diverse varieties such as Cuixiang, Red Heart, and Yellow Heart. Despite the relatively modest cultivation area, the flavor is truly exceptional.

Branches laden with kiwi fruit. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

In the orchard, sunlight shines through the verdant leaves, casting a warm glow on the bountiful branches adorned with ripe, slightly fuzzy, brownish kiwi fruit.

With fertile soil, plentiful rain, and ample sunshine, Wuxi yields kiwi fruit known for their delicate taste and sweet flavor.

When the fruit is picked unripe, it is set aside to ripen further. As they approach ripeness, their flavor is at its best. Removing the brown skin reveals a translucent yellow or jade-green flesh. The delicate flesh effortlessly melts when consumed, offering a refreshing, sweet, succulent juice.

Kiwi fruit cut in half. [Photo provided to gowuxi.com]

The harvest season for kiwi fruit is set to run until the end of October. Where can you pick the fruit yourself in Wuxi?

Tongluo House

Address: Mingling village, Zhangzhu town, Yixing

Tel: +086-15358407196

Nanyi House

Address: 260 meters to the southwest of the Jinshaquan scenic area, Hufu town, Yixing

Tel: +086-13921329753

Hongxiang Family Farm

Address: Jiaoshan village, Anzhen town, Xishan district

Tel: +086-18068291777