As per Indian language Hindi (Khari Boli language of National capital New Delhi / Western U.P. area) Kiwifruit is termed as "Lalit". source
As per Indian language Hindi (Khari Boli language of National capital New Delhi / Western U.P. area) Kiwifruit is termed as "Lalit".
In 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" when exporting; the name becoming commercially adopted in 1974. source
In 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" when exporting; the name becoming commercially adopted in 1974.
The word kiwifruit and shortened "kiwi" has been used since around 1966 when the fruit was first imported from New Zealand to the United States. source
The word kiwifruit and shortened "kiwi" has been used since around 1966 when the fruit was first imported from New Zealand to the United States.
Kiwifruit has since become a common name for all commercially grown fruit from the genus Actinidia. source
Kiwifruit has since become a common name for all commercially grown fruit from the genus Actinidia.
In New Zealand, the shortened word "kiwi" is seldom used to refer to the fruit, as it usually refers to the kiwi bird or the Kiwi people. source
In New Zealand, the shortened word "kiwi" is seldom used to refer to the fruit, as it usually refers to the kiwi bird or the Kiwi people.
Kiwifruit is native to north-central and eastern China. source
Kiwifruit is native to north-central and eastern China.
Cultivation of the fuzzy kiwifruit spread from China in the early 20th century to New Zealand, where the first commercial plantings occurred. source
Cultivation of the fuzzy kiwifruit spread from China in the early 20th century to New Zealand, where the first commercial plantings occurred.
In 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" to give it more market appeal. source
In 1962, New Zealand growers began calling it "kiwifruit" to give it more market appeal.
A California-based importer subsequently used that name when introducing the fruit to the American market. source
A California-based importer subsequently used that name when introducing the fruit to the American market.
Kiwi cultivation became widespread in the late 19th century in Italy which is the third world producer (see Production table). source
Kiwi cultivation became widespread in the late 19th century in Italy which is the third world producer (see Production table).
Most kiwifruit are easily recognized as kiwifruit (due to basic shape) their fruit is quite variable. source
Most kiwifruit are easily recognized as kiwifruit (due to basic shape) their fruit is quite variable.
The most common kiwifruit is the fuzzy kiwifruit, from the species A. deliciosa. source
The most common kiwifruit is the fuzzy kiwifruit, from the species A. deliciosa.
Almost all kiwifruit sold belong to a few cultivars of fuzzy kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa): 'Hayward', 'Blake', and 'Saanichton 12'. source
Almost all kiwifruit sold belong to a few cultivars of fuzzy kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa): 'Hayward', 'Blake', and 'Saanichton 12'.
The golden kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) has a smooth, bronze skin, with a beak shape at the stem attachment. source
The golden kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) has a smooth, bronze skin, with a beak shape at the stem attachment.
Kiwifruit can be grown in most temperate climates with adequate summer heat. source
Kiwifruit can be grown in most temperate climates with adequate summer heat.
Kiwifruit is notoriously difficult to pollinate, because the flowers are not very attractive to bees. source
Kiwifruit is notoriously difficult to pollinate, because the flowers are not very attractive to bees.
Kiwifruit exports rapidly increased from the late 1960s to early 1970s in New Zealand. source
Kiwifruit exports rapidly increased from the late 1960s to early 1970s in New Zealand.
In the 1980s, countries outside New Zealand began to export kiwifruit. source
In the 1980s, countries outside New Zealand began to export kiwifruit.
