Shuicheng Red Heart Kiwifruit

Shuicheng Red Heart Kiwifruit

　　Red Heart Kiwifruit

　　The Shuicheng Monkey Field Red Heart Kiwifruit belongs to the Zhonghua series and is a large-fruited variety. The fruits are uniform in size, with an attractive appearance and green skin. When ripe, the flesh is emerald green, and the cross-section reveals a red core with radially arranged blood-red streaks radiating outward from the center, resembling a radiant rising sun—extremely beautiful. The fruit ripening period is from August 15 to September 10. Each fruit weighs 82.7g on average, with soluble solids content of 19.6–25.6%, total sugar at 13.54%, total acid at 0.49%, and vitamin C content of 135.77mg per 100g of flesh. It has a mildly acidic yet richly sweet taste, a strong and refreshing aroma, a long aftertaste, and excellent mouthfeel, indicating superior quality. The Shuicheng Monkey Field Red Heart Kiwifruit has very high hardness and only begins to soften when eight-tenths ripe. It has a long post-ripening period, giving it good storage and transport capabilities. At room temperature, it can be stored for 10–30 days, and at 0–4°C, it can be preserved for 5–6 months. It is early-bearing and high-yielding. Grafted seedlings begin to flower and bear fruit in 1–2 years after planting, and enter full production in 3–4 years.

　　Each plant yields 15–20kg, with 111 plants planted per 666㎡ (1 mu) at a female-to-male ratio of (20–25):1. The Shuicheng Monkey Field Red Heart Kiwifruit has extremely high economic value. Currently, the ex-farm price ranges from 15.00–20.00 RMB/kg, with premium fruit reaching 20.00–25.00 RMB/kg. The variety is highly regarded by experts and industry insiders as a leading cultivar in the current kiwifruit industry. It exhibits strong stress resistance and wide adaptability for cultivation. The Shuicheng Monkey Field Red Heart Kiwifruit contains 18 kinds of amino acids essential for the human body and various mineral elements. It not only has high nutritional value but also significant medicinal benefits. It helps enhance bodily functions and boost immunity, promotes metabolism and aids digestion, offers health and beauty benefits, and has certain therapeutic effects on digestive tract diseases. Clinical trials have shown especially notable efficacy against rectal cancer. It is particularly beneficial for those who work long-term in environments such as smelting, mining, petroleum, and chemical industries.