{"title":"Kiwi Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right;\" alt=\"Close-up of sliced Kiwi fruit revealing juicy interior and seeds\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/FGT_kiwi-plants_480x480.jpg?v=1620747386\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExotic flavors from your own backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the promise of exotic growth in your own homescape. With our Kiwi Plants, it's possible (and easy). We've planted, grown and shipped our Kiwi Plants with the absolute best care, so you get a well-rooted, healthy fruit plant delivered directly to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKiwi Plants: How to Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough specific planting directions depend on the variety of Kiwi Plant you choose, all must be grown in the proper growing zones (or indoors). The most important factors are sunlight and watering needs. Most Kiwi Plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun, or 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day, but specific instructions will vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, planting your Kiwi Plants is simple. Find an area with well-drained soil or select a container large enough to accommodate the root ball, place your plant and backfill the soil. Finally, water the surrounding soil and mulch to conserve moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; float: left;\" alt=\"“Ripe Kiwi fruits hanging from a branch of Kiwi Plants\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/FGT_kiwi-plants2_480x480.jpg?v=1620747433\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Care for Kiwi Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, you should plant your Kiwi Plants in early spring. However, you can plant in a container to stay on the porch or move indoors nearly any time of year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, you'll want to water your Kiwi Plants regularly - once or twice weekly. If you're not sure when to water, simply check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it's time to water!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs far as harvesting goes, different varieties will ripen in different seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Tell Male and Female Kiwi Plants Apart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe get it: It can be daunting to buy fruits without a green thumb, or when you're not sure how to plant. However, we've made it easy, especially with our pollination packs. You won't have to figure out how to get your Kiwi Plants to fruit since we've bundled our varieties, the Anna Kiwi and Meader Kiwi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product-component-8894dbb90e6\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fuzzy-kiwi-plants","title":"2-in-1 Fuzzy Kiwi Vine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVibrant Green Flesh, Full of Tropical Flavors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzzy Kiwis are an extremely popular fuzzy kiwi variety, celebrated for their rich tropical flavors. Once you pick your fresh homegrown kiwis and peel the brown fuzzy skin to reveal the bright, vibrant green skin you will be hooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwi flesh is soft and rewarding to bite into because \u003cstrong\u003e it’s filled with sweet, tropical juice that tastes like a sweet orange, pineapple, and strawberry all combined into one irresistible fruit. \u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny black seeds in the flesh provide a delectable crunch that leaves people wanting more and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy eating Fuzzy Kiwis, you will be boosting your health and snacking at the same time, because \u003cstrong\u003e kiwis have tons of health benefits, like having 10 times the vitamin C as lemons, and tons of antioxidants. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t rush to the store to buy over priced fruit, because \u003cstrong\u003e Fuzzy kiwi vines are considered to be the easiest kiwi varieties to grow. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen you purchase both a male and female plant for pollination, you will have large kiwi harvests providing all of the kiwis you’ve ever wanted, plus more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward Kiwi’s fragrant white flowers will delight you in the early summer around May, before growing into delicious kiwis that will be ready to be harvested in the early fall around August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf planted in the ground Hayward Kiwi vines can spread along fences and \u003cstrong\u003efill in the gaps with lush foliage, creating a living privacy screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e However, kiwi vines also grow extremely well in containers and are easy to keep small and maintain, indoors and out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you live above growing zone 7 simply bring your kiwi vines indoors once the weather starts to get cold, and place it by a sunny window. With a little water they’ll thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHayward Kiwi Vines are one of the most popular kiwi varieties in the country, so they sell out fast. Be sure to order yours today, before they are all gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzzy kiwi plants (\u003cem\u003eActinidia deliciosa 'Hayward'\u003c\/em\u003e) are one of the easiest to grow, and most hardy varieties available. These fast growing plants produce gorgeous flowers and succulent fruit. The male and female plants cross pollinate and produce fruit that is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. These plants are recommended for USDA growing zones 7-10 and perform best in full and partial sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace your plants in an area with well draining soil, that preferably gets morning sun and afternoon shade. Though kiwi plants prefer full to partial sun, young plants cannot tolerate scorching heat. Keep this in mind when choosing your location. In order to get fruit, you will need to plant both a female and male for cross pollination. Male and female flowers are grown on separate plants. Male plants will flower often but will not produce fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlace them in a sunny location with well draining soil. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants, but you will need one female for each male plant you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note: These plants share the same pot while they’re growing in our nursery. While this is ok when the plants are young, we highly suggest separating them when they arrive to your home. To do this, simply separate the roots with your fingers, using the trunks to guide you, before planting them. This will ensure they get properly established in their new home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Dig your hole three times as wide and just as deep as the root ball on the kiwi.\u003cbr\u003e2) Carefully separate the roots of your kiwi by gently combing the root ball with your hands and position them downward in the hole.\u003cbr\u003e3) Backfill the planting area and tamp down lightly on the soil as you go to avoid any air pockets from forming.\u003cbr\u003e4) Mulching the area will help conserve moisture in the soil and keep competing growth at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: This product grows best in well-draining soil. When you receive your plant, you may notice small, white beads or rocks in the soil - this medium is added to increase drainage and keep your plant happy and healthy! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eKiwi plants need watered deeply and regularly the first year they are planted. This is most important during periods of drought. Never allow the soil to completely dry out. Browning and dropping of the leaves is a good indication of the plant not receiving enough water. Adding mulch around the plant will help it retain moisture. The best type of mulch to use for kiwi plants is straw or manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization: \u003c\/strong\u003eKiwi plants are hungry plants and require heavy nitrogen to thrive; especially during the growing season. Ideal fertilization times are in early March and then again in early summer. You can also fertilize in the fall. However; late year fertilization can enhance the fruit size but hasten the ripening process, which later can cause the fruit to store poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning: \u003c\/strong\u003eYou should definitely prune your Fuzzy Kiwi annually. This helps increase fruit production. Pruning should mainly be done to encourage growth, shape the plant and allow air and sunlight penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can remove any shoots that are less fruit producing. Since Kiwis are typically grown on a trellis, once the vine reaches the very top of the trellis prune it back some to help train the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave room for two buds near the top of the plant to grow. You can tie them loosely with planter’s tape to help support them, but allow them the room to grow. As the plant ages, continue to prune lateral shoots and allow the trunk to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prune the flowering shoots down after the plant blooms. This can be done anywhere between 40-60 cm in length depending on the size of the plant. Ensure when you do this that mostly green growth is remaining on the shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wonderful thing about growing kiwi plants is they are virtually free of pest and fungal issues. Your plant may begin giving off a scent similar to “Cat Nip” as a result, cats find this plant attractive and will rub against the shoots. This can be problematic for young shoots and could cause damage. This is also makes the plant attractive to deer and gophers eating the leaves of the plant and in some cases the fruit. You can place protective fencing or netting around the plants as a protective measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have several plants growing in the same area this will also make them a target of scale and garden snails. They like to feed on the foliage. 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They do best when given a sturdy structure to climb as they grow such as a fence, pergola or trellis. This also helps to save yard space in your garden. In spring they are bursting with white blooms which give way to small, grape-sized fruits ready for harvesting between August and September. Their smooth, firm skin makes them edible without having to peel them. Enjoy the sweet, tangy and tart fruit packed with vitamins C, A and B and plenty of potassium. The Meader Hardy Kiwi is the recommended pollinator for this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing a location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiwis can be grown in any garden soil but does best in between a 5.5 to 7.0 pH level and do not tolerate poorly drained soils. They benefit from adding some compost (“organic matter”) before planting. Vines perform best in full sun and when planted in late spring, well past the point of any frosts. 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Add more potting mix if necessary, but leave 2 to 3 inches of head space for watering.\u003cbr\u003e4) Put a plant stake next to the newly planted vine if necessary to lead it to the support trellis as it grows. Use planters tape to fasten the vine to the stake at intervals. (Planters tape is inexpensive and commonly found anywhere that sells plants\/trees).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: If summer brings about an inch of rainfall every 7 days or so, you won’t need to use the hose. If rainfall is sparse or your area is suffering from a drought, you will want to water your plants (about a gallon per plant – this is equivalent to about an inch of rainfall) every 7 to 10 days. The best way to do this is to let your garden hose trickle slowly. This gives the water a chance to soak in instead of running off. You can also use a soaker hose to water several plants at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are expected to get an inch or more of rainfall during the course of 7 to 10 days during the first year of growing for your kiwi plant, you will not need to supply additional water to the plants or you will risk drowning the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your area is prone to heavy rains, especially during the growing season, you will want to be sure your kiwi plants are rooted in a well-drained location to prevent waterlogged (drowning) roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is necessary both during the dormant season and during the growing season. Trim flowering shoots back to 4 to 6 leaves beyond the last flower. In the dormant season, remove canes that fruited last season, as well as dead, diseased or tangled cane. Plants benefit from a thick layer of organic mulch, which helps control weeds, adds organic matter to the soil, and aids in moisture retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilize kiwis the year of planting. In early spring of the second year, sprinkle 2 ounces of 10-10-10 (balanced fertilizer formula) around each plant. Increase this amount by 2 ounces each year until the plants are receiving 8 ounces, then do not exceed this amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starting in late August, pick a few fruits and let them ripen on a windowsill or in a paper bag. Taste them when the flesh is soft and the seeds are black. If they don’t ripen, wait several weeks and then test a few more fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you notice the first fruit softening on the vine, pick all the fruit. Store hard-ripe fruit in airtight plastic containers or sealed bags in the refrigerator. Take out a few at a time to ripen. Eventually, all of the fruit on the vine will soften, but if you wait that long, you will have an overwhelming harvest of fruits that will last only a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of when you start to harvest, be sure to pick all the fruits before the first frost. A single mature hardy kiwi plant can yield up to 50 lbs of fruit! 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Keep in mind that blooms and fruit develop on the previous year's growth, so avoid pruning all of it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFemale plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: You can remove any shoots that are less fruit producing. Since Kiwis are typically grown on a trellis, once the vine reaches the very top of the trellis prune it back some to help train the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave room for two buds near the top of the plant to grow. You can tie them loosely with planter’s tape to help support them, but allow them the room to grow. As the plant ages, continue to prune lateral shoots and allow the trunk to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMale plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prune the flowering shoots down after the plant blooms. This can be done anywhere between 40-60 cm in length depending on the size of the plant. Ensure when you do this that mostly green growth is remaining on the shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wonderful thing about growing kiwi plants is they are virtually free of pest and fungal issues. Your plant may begin giving off a scent similar to “Cat Nip” as a result, cats find this plant attractive and will rub against the shoots. This can be problematic for young shoots and could cause damage. This is also makes the plant attractive to deer and gophers eating the leaves of the plant and in some cases the fruit. You can place protective fencing or netting around the plants as a protective measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have several plants growing in the same area this will also make them a target of scale and garden snails. They like to feed on the foliage. 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