The self-pollinating Actinidia arguta is a heirloom perennial vine
native to Japan, Korea, Northern China, and Russian Siberia. The fruit
are referred to as Hardy kiwifruit, kiwi berry, arctic kiwi, baby kiwi,
dessert kiwi, grape kiwi, northern kiwi, or cocktail kiwi and are
edible. Berry or grape-sized fruit similar to kiwifruit in taste and
appearance, but are green with smooth skin. Often sweeter than the
kiwifruit, hardy kiwifruit can be eaten whole and need not be peeled.
The fast-growing, climbing vine is very hardy (hence the name hardy
kiwi), and is capable of surviving slow temperature drops to -30°F, although young shoots can be vulnerable to frost in the spring.
The vines need a frost-free growing season of about 150 days, but are
not damaged by late freezes, provided that temperature changes are
sufficiently gradual to allow plants to acclimate. Indeed, a period of
winter chill is necessary for successful cultivation. However, rapid
freezes will kill off buds and split vines. The vines can also be grown
in low-chill areas. Seed available here.
The vines grow extremely quickly and require a strong trellis for support.
Wednesday
Mini Fruit Kiwi Berry Yum!!!
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This sounds like a wonderful plant! Thanks for the introduction (and for following my blog).
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