Blake

Variety of Kiwi · Actinidia deliciosa

Partly self-fertile, early-ripening kiwi — handy for small gardens.

🇺🇸 USA 1980

Taste & characteristics

juicysweetaromaticrefreshing

Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Smaller, elongated fruit (~60 g) with hairy skin and green flesh, somewhat milder flavour.

Female cultivar with some self-fertility; a pollinator still markedly improves yield and size.

Early and regular bearing; fruit smaller than Hayward.

Valued in home gardens because it often sets fruit without a separate male partner.

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