Kiwi Facts for Kids

What am I?

​I'm fuzzy and named after a bird that lives in New Zealand. Actually, I'm from China and used to be called a Chinese Gooseberry. 

I'm usually round, green with black seeds inside, but I can also be red, purple, yellow, long, and small. 

Where I grow

​I grow on a flowering plant on a vine. 

Even though I'm from China and named after a bird in New Zealand, Italy grows the most of me. I was only introduced to the United States around 120 years ago.

After I'm picked

​After I'm picked, I should be placed in the refrigerator. If I'm not ripe, I can be put in a paper bag (so I don't get too much sun or heat) on the counter for 2 days. 

Even though I'm a little fuzzy, every part of me can be eaten.

Did you guess... Kiwi

​Español: kiwi

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Did you know kiwis can be cooked? They can also be frozen and added to smoothies! Watch the video to learn more about this snack!

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