My Edibles: Kiwifruit Vines VIC

Kiwifruit (Seedling)

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Plants almost died in full sun position. Moved to a more sheltered position with free draining soil, and they have picked up considerably.

Requires male and female plant. Only the female produces fruit.

Jan 2012 - No fruit or flowers as yet.

Planted: 1998

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Partially Organic

Kiwifruit - Male ^1/10

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Died - drought year

Planted: 2009

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Kiwifruit - Hayward (Cutting)

Comments: - I think they drowned during heavy rain. Some root and leaf die-back. Lifted them up 20cm onto mounds and added lots of gypsum. Put drainage holes into the surrounding clay. Lots of new growth.

Planted: 2009

Height 3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic

Hardy Kiwifruit - 74-49F female

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See 'Kiwifruit - Male'.  An attractive, deciduous vine. Looking forward to the fruits!

Kiwifruit - Male

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Kiwi fruit vines look truly lovely in spring and summer, with their layers of fresh green leaves. Mine is climbing up an old Hills Hoist. I have the male and the female planted together (of course) and was delighted to see two flowers for the first time this year.

Kiwifruit - Issai (Cutting) ^7/10

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A deciduous, hairless kiwifruit, that is self-fertile.  It requires protection from strong afternoon sun, preferring morning sun, so we have it planted towards the shady side of our Avocado.

It copped a scorching in the extreme heat of early 2009, which forced it to drop its first crop, and some leads withered, but after a heavy pruning in winter 2009 it is now growing vigorusly again, covered in young leaves.  Hopefully this year will see its first crop survive for eating; stand by for a review of the fruit!

I presume it is sourced from a cutting.

Fruiting Months February and March

Planted: 2007

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Compost, chicken poo, blood

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Extreme heat - shade in the afternoon essential in those conditions.

Kiwifruit - Issai (Cutting) ^7/10

Comments: -

A deciduous, hairless kiwifruit, that is self-fertile.  It requires protection from strong afternoon sun, preferring morning sun, so we have it planted towards the shady side of our Avocado.

It copped a scorching in the extreme heat of early 2009, which forced it to drop its first crop, and some leads withered, but after a heavy pruning in winter 2009 it is now growing vigorusly again, covered in young leaves.  Hopefully this year will see its first crop survive for eating; stand by for a review of the fruit!

I presume it is sourced from a cutting.

Fruiting Months February and March

Planted: 2007

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 2 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Compost, chicken poo, blood

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Extreme heat - shade in the afternoon essential in those conditions.

Kiwifruit - Hayward Kramer Female