When the mature fruit is about 12 months old, it is cut directly from the tree in a green condition.
Despite their name, baby kiwis are actually mature fruit, a variety developed in Russia at least 50 years ago.
Only fully mature fruits are picked directly from the tree.
It is usual to find both mature and immature fruit on rubber vine at any one time.
The mature fruit has a leathery skin and a thin layer of pulp.
There are no observations on fully mature fruits or dispersal of the seeds.
A mature fruit is one that has completed its growth phase.
When the mature fruit is allowed to dry, a fibrous, sponge-like structure remains.
It has a thick skin and hence keeping quality of mature fruits are better compared to others.
A fully mature fruit shows an intense yellow skin colour.
