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Zespri SunGold

Kiwi · 奇异果

Zespri SunGold in October (this month)

No fresh crop this month

Best option: New Zealand, from storage or late season.

Zespri's gold kiwi, grown in New Zealand and Italy.

Very sweetTropicalLow acid
Look for
Smoother, less hairy skin with a pointed tip.
Best for
Eating with a spoon
Brand
Zespri SunGold
New ZealandItaly
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Stored or late season (1)
NZ
New ZealandBay of Plenty
Stored
SunGold grown in New Zealand
About 6 months since harvest
Skip this month (1)
IT
ItalyLazio (Latina), Piedmont
Off season
SunGold grown in Italy
Not shipping now

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Common questions

When is SunGold kiwi in season in Singapore?
New Zealand: Apr–Jul; Italy: Nov–Feb. Fresh-crop months by origin.
Which country's SunGold is best in October?
Only stored fruit is available: New Zealand.
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.

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