About Kiwi
Kiwi is a new fruit for Indian farmers, grown in the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir, while most kiwi sold in cities is imported from New Zealand, Chile, Italy and Iran.
Where Kiwi Is Grown in Sikkim
The main kiwi districts of Sikkim are East and West Sikkim. Sikkim became India's first fully organic state in 2016. It is known for large cardamom, ginger, turmeric, Sikkim mandarin, buckwheat and cut flowers such as cymbidium orchids and gerbera.
Season in Sikkim
Harvest October–December. Exact arrival dates in Sikkim depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Kiwi Is Sold in Sikkim
Produce is sold through the state's organic marketing channels, cooperatives and traders to Siliguri.
Other major markets in Sikkim
State Agencies in Sikkim
Kiwi has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- Sikkim State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation (SIMFED)Organic produce marketingAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export kiwi across India, including from Sikkim. Tap a name for details.
- National Horticulture BoardSubsidy and market informationAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Sikkim
New varieties, crop advice and seed for kiwi growers in Sikkim come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Kiwi in Other States
Arunachal Pradesh · Himachal Pradesh · Nagaland
Related: Kiwi – all India · Sikkim · All crops
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