Kiwi Facts

Kiwi facts

Learn fun kiwi facts, how kiwi grows, what to look for when buying it, how to store it, and easy ways to use it in recipes. This page also includes kiwi recipe ideas, smoothie and popsicle video anchors, and more kiwi ideas for snacks and breakfast.

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Fun Kiwi Facts

  • Kiwi is harvested from November through March but can often be found throughout the year.
  • Kiwi used to be called the Chinese gooseberry.
  • Kiwi grows on climbing vines.
  • Kiwis are fuzzy brown fruits with bright green inside flesh.
  • Kiwi is usually eaten fresh rather than cooked.

How Kiwi Grows, Buying Tips, and Storage

When Kiwi Is Available

Kiwi is harvested November through March but can often be found throughout the year.

How Kiwi Grows

Kiwi grows on climbing vines. It used to be called the Chinese gooseberry.

What to Look for When Buying Kiwi

Kiwis should have no bruises and no soft spots. They are fuzzy brown oval-shaped fruits. Buy them firm and not mushy. If needed, they can ripen at home.

Storage Tips

Store kiwi at room temperature while ripening.

Kid Tip: Kiwi can be cut in half and scooped out with a spoon, which makes it fun for kids to eat.

How to Cook with Kiwi

How to Use Kiwi

  1. Cut away the fuzzy outside with a knife or peeler.
  2. Eat kiwi as is, or slice it for salads and snacks.
  3. You can also cut kiwi in half and scoop out the fruit with a spoon.
  4. Kiwi is usually not cooked and is best used fresh.
Cooking Tip: Kiwi works especially well in fruit salads, smoothies, yogurt cups, and breakfast toast ideas.

Mini Activity

Kiwi Seed Pattern Activity

  1. Cut a kiwi in half with adult help.
  2. Look at the pattern of the tiny black seeds inside.
  3. Count how many seed lines you can spot around the center.
  4. Draw the inside of the kiwi like a circle design.

This is a fun way to notice color, pattern, and fruit structure.

Kiwi Nutrition Facts

Kiwifruit is especially known for being full of vitamin C.

  • Kiwi is full of vitamin C.
  • It is a colorful fruit that fits well into healthy snacks.
  • Fresh kiwi is often used in fruit-based breakfasts and desserts.

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Kiwi Recipes

Fruit Kabobs

These fruit kabobs are an easy no-cook snack made with kiwi and other colorful fruit.

  • Category: Snack
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • Whole strawberries
  • Sliced kiwi
  • Peach chunks
  • Other fruit as desired
  • Plain or flavored yogurt for dipping, optional

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare the fruit.
  2. Thread the fruit onto kabob sticks, alternating fruits.
  3. Serve with plain or flavored yogurt for dipping if desired.
Note: Use blunt skewers or adult help for younger kids.
Tip: Alternate different fruit colors to make the kabobs more fun and eye-catching.

Kiwi Yogurt Cups

These kiwi yogurt cups are a simple fresh snack or breakfast idea with optional granola.

  • Category: Snack
  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: No cooking
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • bananas, strawberries, peaches- whatever fruit is your favorite
  • 2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granola, optional
  • mini chocolate chips, optional

Directions

  1. Peel and slice the kiwi.
  2. Spoon yogurt into small cups.
  3. Top with kiwi slices.
  4. Sprinkle with granola if desired and serve right away.
Note: Plain yogurt makes this less sweet, while vanilla yogurt gives it a dessert-like flavor.
Tip: Add other fruit like strawberries or blueberries for a layered fruit cup.

More Kiwi Ideas

Simple smoothie recipes

Simple Smoothie Recipes

Use kiwi in fresh fruit smoothie ideas.

Fun toast ideas with kiwi

Fun Toast Ideas

Top toast with kiwi slices for a colorful breakfast or snack.

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Kiwi Facts FAQ

When are kiwis available?

Kiwi is harvested November through March but can often be found throughout the year.

How does kiwi grow?

Kiwi grows on climbing vines.

What should you look for when buying kiwi?

Choose kiwis with no bruises or soft spots. They should be firm and not mushy.

How should kiwi be stored?

Store kiwi at room temperature while ripening.

What nutrient is kiwi especially known for?

Kiwi is especially known for being high in vitamin C.

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