The in China native climbing shrub feels at home in the subtropical regions. The fruits for the German market will be all year round delivered from New Zealand, Chile, Italy or Greece. But now the exotic Climbing fruit also successfully cultivated in our latitudes.
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Choice of variety appropriate to the location
When choosing the plant the regional climate should primarily be taken into account. The large-fruited ones are suitable for cultivation in the mild winter regions Kiwi varieties quite suitable. The standard variety Heyward, the varieties Starella or Atlas are down to about -15 ° C frost-resistant. The mini kiwifruit can withstand sub-zero temperatures of up to 30 ° C and can therefore also be planted in areas with a colder climate. The best known of these robust, smooth-skinned, small-fruited varieties is the so-called Bayern kiwi (also called Weiki).
care the outdoor plant
The kiwis are planted in a sheltered, windless location in early summer or autumn. Good winter protection in the root area is recommended in the first year of standing. also the
wintering as Potted plant in a frost-free room. Other essentials:- humus-rich, slightly acidic soil,
- high water demand in summer,
- economical Fertilize from the 2nd Year of status,
- one Climbing aid.
The kiwis are dioecious, i. H. the female plants only bear fruit if one is in the immediate vicinity male plant grows, which is suitable as a pollinator. One male shrub can fertilize about six to nine female shrubs. Of the Plant spacing should be approx. 1-4 meters. The self-fertilizing kiwi varieties also bring better ones Incomewhen several plants grow next to each other.
Tips & Tricks
Do you want to make your kiwi plants yourself Seeds or cuttings you need to be patient. Until the first blossom respectively. harvest ten years can go by.
