Cold-Blooded Kiwis
I’m seriously jealous of the diverse varieties of fruits that grow in the warmer climates of the world. For those of us living in the beautifully snow-blanketed landscapes (accompanied by the flippin’ freezing temperatures of winter), “exotic” fruits are just not part of the natural agriculture. If you’re trying to buy local, it can be difficult to stay within the confines of these hardy fruits. Sometimes I just get sick of the same old apples, pears and melons (I know there are lots more, I’m just whining). But, please, pass me a locally grown mango, banana, passion fruit or a pineapple. Ah, but no such luck, these yummy fruits don’t grow in the climate I live in. But, alas! I have discovered a hardy exotic fruit to be excited about- the kiwi.
This hardy variety, known as the “Artic Beauty Kiwi” can hold strong at -40 F. As you can see, they’re quite smaller than the usual ones in the grocery stores. These varieties don’t have a fuzzy coat, so you can eat the whole thing- skin and all. You can learn how to grow your own kiwi vine by clicking here. Or, you can just find them at your farmers market or co-op. They’re ripe now and will be available through late September. How excitingly exotic!
Breathe in, Peace out…
Aimee
