Hardy Kiwi
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Hardy Kiwi

(har·​dy - ki·​wi | \ ˈhär-dē - ˈkē-(ˌ)wē \)

When to Plant:
Spring
Harvest:
Early Fall
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Plant Height:
8-12'
Hardiness Zones:
Grow as Perennial in zones 5-9. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone
Planting Depth:
Deep enough so that the crown is even with the ground level.
Plant Spacing:
8-10'
Plant Type:
Bare Root

About

Hardy Kiwi plants produce round, green, smooth-skinned fruit, unlike the most common kiwis. Hardy kiwi plants are vigorous growing vines with deep, shiny green foliage.

Hardy Kiwi is dioecious, having male and female flowers on separate plants. Fruit production requires a male and female plant. 

 

Highlights

  • Grow your own fresh fruit!
  • Attractive vine in the landscape
  • Requires a male and female plant to produce fruit
  • Perfect for fresh eating
  • Non GMO

Planting Care & Instructions

To plant: Find a full sun location that receives 6+ hours of direct sun per day. Dig a hole slightly larger than the spread of the plant's root system.

Place the plant in the center of the hole. Spread out the roots and back fill with soil. Firm the soil around the roots as you back fill.

Water thoroughly at planting and as needed during the growth process. Add 2-3" of mulch to conserve moisture.


Growing Tips

Hardy Kiwi plants need support. Prefers soil pH between 5.0 and 7.5. Fertilize at planting and again at end of growing season. Bears fruit in the second or third growing season.