kiwi pollination

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  1. COACH ALAN

    COACH ALAN Member

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    does anyone know if there is a way to artifically pollinate a female kiwi vine & if so when & how Thanks!!!
     
  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    I can't help with pollination but you should be aware there's insufficient
    chilling(requires 300 to 400 hrs or more.) in Boca Raton for fruiting kiwi vines.

    I see 'Vincent' and 'Twei' might succeed in South Florida.
     
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  3. COACH ALAN

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    THANKS FOR THE INFO & BY THE Way i returned the kiwi to lowes today I really dont understAND WHY THEY SELL FRUITS THAT WILL NEVER WORK DOWN HERE IN ZONE TEN!!! THEY HAVE PEACHES PEARS APPLES & LOTS MORE THAT REQUIRE 100S OF HOURS BELOW 50
    OH WELL
     

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