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1. www.rhs.org.uk › fruit › kiwiHow to grow kiwi fruit / RHS - RHS Gardening

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   Take care to buy a hardy variety, ideally self-fertile. Kiwis make attractive plants, with large, often velvety leaves, furry shoots, creamy-white fragrant flowers and (on female or self-fertile plants) downy or smooth oval fruits that develop over the summer and into autumn.

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3. www.dtbrownseeds.co.uk › blogs › allHow to Grow Kiwi | Kiwi Plant Care | D.T. Brown Seeds

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   Oct 9, 2023 · With our in-depth growing guide below, you can discover the best ways to grow kiwi plants here in the UK to produce delicious, fresh-grown fruit. We’ve got expert tips on where to grow them, how to care for them, and everything you need to make your crop excellent.

4. www.chrisbowers.co.uk › ultimate-guide-kiw-fruitThe Ultimate Guide to Growing Kiwi fruit - Chris Bowers & Sons

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   Pollination & flowering. The flowers are white, cup or saucer shaped and open in early summer. They are delightfully scented and this no doubt attracts the bumblebee, honeybees and hover flies which pollinate them. They can also be pollinated to a smaller extent by the wind. Hand pollination can aid fruit set and also the quality of the fruit.

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6. www.gardenersworld.com › plants › actinidia-arguta-issaiActinidia arguta 'Issai' (Hardy Kiwi) | BBC Gardeners World ...

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   Actinidia arguta 'Issai' is a compact kiwi, bearing creamy-white blooms in May followed by small, smooth fruit in late summer to early autumn. Self-fertile, it doesn’t need a pollination partner.

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7. www.gardenersworld.com › how-to › grow-plantsHow to Grow Kiwis - BBC Gardeners World Magazine

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   Generally you'll need to plant a male and a female kiwi cultivar to ensure good pollination and a decent crop of fruit. However, if you’re short on the amount of space required for two vines, you can opt for a self-fertile variety. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, fertile soil for your kiwi vine to thrive. Dig a generous hole for your kiwi...

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   Despite being an exotic fruit, kiwis are relatively easy to look after. They benefit from a good mulch in spring and a regular weekly feed with a general purpose fertiliser through the growing season. Fruit-producing kiwis should be pruned in summer and winter.

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   Kiwis are relatively trouble-free in terms of pests and diseases. However, young shoots can be prone to damage during cold weather, so protect with horticultural fleece.

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   Kiwi vines take up to four years to produce fruit, so they're a long-term investment. The fruits should be picked in August and September and left to ripen off the vine over a few weeks.

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8. www.pomonafruits.co.uk › growing-guides › kiwi-plantsA Guide To Growing Kiwi Plants - Pomona Fruits

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   Planting. Kiwi vines require a sunny sheltered spot with good drainage and fertile soil. A trellis, pergola or set of wires will be needed for support. The typical spread is 3-4m (10-13ft), though supported shoots can reach 8m (25ft) in length. Plant your vines as soon as possible after receipt.

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   Do kiwi trees ripen outside?

   • Kiwis make attractive plants, with large, often velvety leaves, furry shoots, creamy-white fragrant flowers and (on female or self-fertile plants) downy or smooth oval fruits that develop over the summer and into autumn. The fruits rarely ripen fully outdoors except in long hot summers, but can simply be picked and ripened indoors.

   How to grow kiwi fruit / RHS - RHS Gardening

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   How do I choose a Kiwi plant?

   • Take care to buy a hardy variety, ideally self-fertile. Kiwis make attractive plants, with large, often velvety leaves, furry shoots, creamy-white fragrant flowers and (on female or self-fertile plants) downy or smooth oval fruits that develop over the summer and into autumn.

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   How long does a Kiwi take to ripen?

   • Kiwi vines take up to four years to produce fruit, so they're a long-term investment. The fruits should be picked in August and September and left to ripen off the vine over a few weeks. You can store fruits in a cool place or in the fridge up for three months. Actinidia deliciosa 'Jenny' – the only self-fertile, hardy kiwi variety.

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   When do kiwi trees grow?

   • Harvest the fruits from August to September. Generally you'll need to plant a male and a female kiwi cultivar to ensure good pollination and a decent crop of fruit. However, if you’re short on the amount of space required for two vines, you can opt for a self-fertile variety.

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   Are kiwi fruit ripe?

   • Actinidia arguta 'Issai' – the ‘cocktail’ kiwi, commonly found in Asia, this hardy, self-fertile variety produces small fruits, the size of grapes. These ripen slightly earlier and have smooth skin. They are sweeter than other kiwi varieties and can be eaten whole

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   Where do kiwi fruit come from?

   • Being popular in the UK and USA since the 1950s, they originate from China but spread to New Zealand, where they are famously associated with, in the early 20th century. Kiwis are a fantastic fruit to grow that have a wonderful flavour and contain many beneficial nutrients.

   How to Grow Kiwi | Kiwi Plant Care | D.T. Brown Seeds

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10. www.scotplantsdirect.co.uk › planting-care › gardenKiwi Fruit - Planting and Care Guide - Scotplants Direct UK

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    The best site to plant a kiwi fruit tree in a moderately sunny place, where they can ramble across a trellising system. They will tolerate a light shade, if needed.