When is kiwi season in Singapore?

Italy: Nov–Mar; China: Sep–Nov; New Zealand: Apr–Jul; Chile: May–Jul. Fresh-crop months by origin.

How do I pick a ripe kiwi?

Feel: A slight give, like a ripe peach. Firm is fine if eating later. Skin: Unwrinkled and unbroken. Smell: Sweet when ripe.

Kiwi

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Kiwi in October (this month)

Look for China

This origin is in fresh-crop season. New Zealand, Chile are stored fruit.

ItalyChinaNew ZealandChile

Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping

Fresh crop now (1)

ChinaShaanxi, Sichuan

Fresh crop

Hayward, Hongyang (red centre)

New crop, harvest 1 month in

Harvest Sep–Oct. Red-centred Hongyang is sweet and comes first.

Stored or late season (2)

New ZealandBay of Plenty

Stored

Zespri Green, SunGold

About 6 months since harvest

Harvest Mar–Jun, stored and shipped through December. The main kiwi in Singapore.

ChileMaule, O'Higgins

Stored

Hayward

About 5 months since harvest

Apr–Oct, usually cheaper than New Zealand.

Skip this month (1)

ItalyLazio (Latina), Piedmont

Off season

Hayward (green), gold varieties

Not shipping now

Harvest Oct–Nov, supply Nov–May. Italy is the biggest kiwi grower in Europe.

How to pick at the shelf

FeelA slight give, like a ripe peach. Firm is fine if eating later.
SkinUnwrinkled and unbroken.
SmellSweet when ripe.

At home

KeepCounter, then fridge

LastsRipen 3–5 days, then about 1 week

Firm kiwis keep for weeks in the fridge. Move them to the counter a few days before eating.

Brand or variety on the label

Zespri GreenHayward Zespri SunGold Zespri RubyRed Hongyang

Also on shelves

Other brand names you may see. We don't track their seasons yet.

Munch'n KiwiberriesNZGrape-sized, smooth-skinned kiwiberries, eaten whole. A different species from kiwi.

Buying tips (3)

New Zealand dominates Apr–Dec. Italy and China take over in the Northern winter.
Kiwis ripen after picking. Keep firm ones at room temperature for a few days.
Ready when it gives slightly to gentle pressure, like a ripe peach.

Common questions

When is kiwi season in Singapore?: Italy: Nov–Mar; China: Sep–Nov; New Zealand: Apr–Jul; Chile: May–Jul. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's kiwi is best in October?: Look for China.
How do I pick a ripe kiwi?: Feel: A slight give, like a ripe peach. Firm is fine if eating later. Skin: Unwrinkled and unbroken. Smell: Sweet when ripe.
How should I store kiwi?: Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 3–5 days, then about 1 week. Firm kiwis keep for weeks in the fridge. Move them to the counter a few days before eating.