Saanichton 12

Variety of Kiwi · Actinidia deliciosa

Notably cold-hardy green kiwi from British Columbia.

Also known as: Saanichton

🇨🇦 Canada 1978

Taste & characteristics

juicysweetaromatic

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

Medium to large oval fruit (~90 g) with hairy skin and sweet green flesh.

Female cultivar, needs a male pollinator. Selected for winter hardiness.

Reliable yield even in cooler climates where Hayward struggles.

Selected in Saanichton, Vancouver Island; popular in regions with harder winters.

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