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Harvest of the Month
​November

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Kiwi

Let's learn all about Kiwi

  • Color: Kiwi is brown and fuzzy on the outside and is green or yellow on the outside.
  • Shape: The kiwi fruit is typically small, brown, and oval-shaped, with fuzzy, brownish-green skin and vibrant green flesh speckled with tiny black seeds.
  • Flavor: Kiwi has a unique combination of sweet and tart flavors, with a refreshing taste that includes notes of citrus and tropical undertones. Its vibrant green flesh, speckled with tiny black seeds, adds both visual appeal and a delightful burst of freshness to any fruit assortment.
  • Ripening: To ripen, place firm kiwi in a paper bag with an apple or banana at room temperature; once ripe, store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks to maintain freshness and flavor.
  • Harvest: California kiwi, a delightful and nutrient-rich fruit, exhibits a distinct seasonality with peak availability during the fall and winter months.


Fun Fact: Kiwis are packed with loads of vitamin C. One kiwi has only about 45 calories, yet has 117% of your daily recommended value of vitamin C. Here are some techniques for eating this powerful fruit!


Featured Kiwi Grower:
​ Brandt Farms,
​ San Joaquin Valley


Let's Learn about Brandt Farms


Situated in Reedley, CA, at the core of the California San Joaquin Valley, Brandt Farms operates as a distributor, packing shed, and grower specializing in Peaches, Plums, Nectarines, and Grapes. The business traces its roots back to Jack Brandt Sr., who initiated the venture by cultivating and packing his Nectar variety peaches, transporting them to the San Francisco market. Over the course of 77 years and three generations, Brandt Farms has accumulated extensive expertise in the cultivation, packing, and promotion of top-quality California Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums.

Brandt Farms is located in Reedley, CA in the heart of the California San Joaquin Valley.

Brandt Farms offers a variety of produce



Let's Enjoy Kiwi


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