A fertilizer dose of 20 kg FYM, 0.5 kg NPK mixture containing 15% N is recommended for application every year. After 5 years of age, 850-900g N, 500-600g P and 800-900 g K and farm yard manure should be applied every year.
Kiwi required high chlorine because its deficiency adversely affects the growth of shoot and roots. In contrast, excess levels of Boron and sodium are harmful. The N fertilizer should be applied in two equal doses, half to in January- February and the rest after fruit set in April-May. In young vines, the fertilizer is mixed in the soil within the periphery of the vine, and for the matured vine should broadcast evenly over the entire soil surface.
