Description
Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) is a vigorous fruiting vine that climbs 6-9 m (20-30 ft) over a strong support and rewards patient growers with sweet, smooth-skinned fruit that can be eaten skin and all – no fuzzy peeling required. Plant both a male and female vine for reliable pollination and fruit set.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Why gardeners choose it
- Smooth-skinned fruit eaten whole – no peeling
- Hardier than tropical kiwi, tolerating colder winters
- Vigorous, ornamental climbing vine for arbours and pergolas
- Sweet, aromatic fruit rich in vitamin C
- Long-lived vine that improves with age
Growing guide
- Prepare: soak seed 24 hours in warm water
- Sow: 5 mm (1/4 in) deep in moist mix; a 4-6 week cold stratification improves germination
- Germination: 21-40 days at 18-24 C (65-75 F)
- Spacing: 3-4.5 m (10-15 ft) apart on a strong trellis or pergola
- Light: full sun to part shade, well-drained soil
- Pollination: plant both male and female vines; fruits from year 3-4; hardy zones 4-8
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