i live in abbotsford and would like to know how to plant a kiwi plant/vine. i know there must a male and female, but can you plant them together or a few feet apart. is there more than one variety thanks
If you are talking tropical (New Zealand) style kiwi, yes they can be grown in the lower ainland with mild winters. They are a fast growing vine with large leaves and yes, male andfemale plants. There are a number of female varieties available with limited male varieties. Most retail nurseries will carry these plant. As for the 'Hardy' kiwi, there is also male and female, but, there is a self fertile variety called "Issai" also. again, these should be available at your loval nursery or garden center. In abbotsford try Cannor nursery, talk to Dan.
I have an artice kwi vine that is in the wrong place. I have to move it. When should I cut it back and when could I move it to a more suitable location..It is just two years old, but is quite vigorous.
Move when leafless, preferably in autumn. Cut back only to facilitate transplanting (make it more portable).
I have a 13 year old Kiwi vine, Male and female. This year the female has lots of fruit but they are still very hard. I have been giving it plenty of water during the summer. Is there any way to ripen the fruit? Pat
Fully sized-up Actinidia deliciosa fruits can be stored cool, brought into warmth to ripen as needed.
