Organic Gold Kiwifruit

Lake Janis Farm is excited to be the first and only orchard growing Gold Kiwifruit organically in Australia.

After a year of trialling we have now transitioned a portion of our orchard over to organic.

Our unique organic production system is designed to enhance the flavour, nutrient density and storage of the kiwifruit.

Our Gold Kiwifruit has a deep yellow colour, naturally sweet flavour and smooth, hairless skin.

Gold kiwifruit is a lot sweeter than the green varieties.

It’s also the only gold organic kiwifruit grown in Australia.

We grow our Organic Kiwifruit with no synthetic insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or chemical fertilisers.

We’ve invested time, patience and research into developing our biological and regenerative system.

We only use softer biologically available fertilisers in the orchard, rather than chemical based fertilisers. We have seen a vast improvement in plant & soil health since we have switched to this regime.

This should contribute to our goal of producing nutrient dense tasty fruit.

We are continuously refining our growing techniques to suit the unique soils and climate of south-west Western Australia.

Gold Kiwifruit is a labour-intensive and highly technical crop, with a full-year growth cycle involving many precise, time-sensitive steps that culminate in a single annual harvest.

Winter Pruning

During winter, the vines shed their leaves and enter dormancy. 
This is when our pruning begins - from the tangle of vines we carefully select and train the new fruiting wood while removing the old, ensuring the vines are ready for the season ahead.

Pollination

Currently, our orchard consists of female vines only. 
We source pollen from male orchards and hand-pollinate each vine using a dusting wand.

Flowering occurs from mid to late October dependent on the weather.

The flowers are viable for only 3-4 days - a critical window in which only successfully pollinated flowers will produce fruit.

Fruit Growing & Thinning

As the fruit develops, we thin out the smallest kiwifruit to help the vines focus their energy on growing large, high-quality fruit.

Ripening

Before harvest, we closely monitor dry matter, flesh colour and BRIX (sugar levels) to ensure perfect ripeness.

The fruit ripens under warm days and cool nights, ideally with a temperature difference of at least 10°c.

Harvest

Harvest typically begins in late March and runs for a few weeks.

The orchard is harvested in full to maintain fruit quality - once ripe, kiwifruit must be picked promptly to avoid over-softening.

In keeping with our organic and regenerative principles, we’ve integrated our sheep into the kiwifruit orchard.

They graze the multi species grass and weeds beneath the vines, which means we don’t need to use chemical herbicides. This natural grazing also reduces the need for mechanical mowing, which in turn helps minimise soil compaction.

As they move through the orchard, the sheep contribute natural manure, enriching the soil with organic nutrients and helping to build long-term soil health.

It’s a simple, low-impact system that keeps the orchard ecosystem balanced and thriving - the way nature intended.

Our Gold Kiwifruit are proudly Certified Organic through Southern Cross Certified (currently In Conversion).

Each year, we undergo a rigorous audit process, which includes:

• Comprehensive record-keeping of all orchard inputs
• Full supply chain traceability
• Soil, plant, and tissue testing for compliance

This certification ensures every organic Gold Kiwifruit from Lake Janis Farm is produced with integrity, transparency, and respect for the land.