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Kiwi

Actinidia deliciosa
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Kiwi

Clusters of fuzzy, brown kiwi fruits have an unassuming presence, but once you slice one open you'll be taken with the fruits' sweet, tangy flavor and luscious green flesh. Packed with vitamins, kiwis offer many health benefits. This vigorous and productive vine is perfect for growing over an arbor or pergola. It will cast deep shade on the area below. It takes several years for a newly planted vine to come into production, but the wait is worth it.

Kiwi vines are male and female; you need one of each for fruit. A pair of vines will usually produce enough fruit for the home garden.

Light:
Sun, Part Sun
Zones:
8-11
Plant Type:
Perennial, Vine
Plant Height:
9-12 feet
Plant Width:
18-30 feet
Landscape Uses:
Beds & Borders

Harvest Tips


Kiwi takes about 5 months after achieving full size to develop the desired taste and texture. Test for maturity by picking one and allowing it to soften at room temperature for a few days before eating it. If it tastes sweet, pick all the fruits and keep them refrigerated. Fruits can stay on the vine as long as there is no threat of frost.

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