Among the exotic, kiwi is easy to care for and robust. Keeping them in the bucket can only be made more difficult by the fact that the Kiwi plants are very willing to grow. You can choose optimally Locations reach heights of up to 10 meters. Therefore, when buying, do not just choose one that is sufficient for your region hardy, but also weak ones variety.
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Location and care the bucket kiwi
Since you go to To harvest of the fruits at least one female and one male A large planter - enough for two plants - or two adjacent pots is required. The self-pollinating kiwi varieties also bear better if you plant more than one plant next to each other.
A good substrate with a pH value in the acidic range is particularly important for the kiwi plants in the tub. Otherwise, the same applies to the kiwi in the bucket as to Outdoor plant:
- a sheltered, warm location is ideal,
- a stable one Climbing aid is required,
- young plants not at all, older plants sparingly fertilize,
- water a lot in midsummer,
- a good drainage layer is required to avoid waterlogging,
- a layer of mulch maintains moisture and pH.
cut the bucket kiwi
In order to keep the kiwi bush, which tends to overgrow, permanently in the bucket, it is advisable to shorten the strong-growing branches consistently, several times a year if necessary. Only in the early spring before blossom should not be cut, as there is a risk that those laid on the two-year-old wood Flower buds be cut away. During the summer, the fruit shoots are first cut five eyes behind the fruit, then with a second cut one or two eyes behind them.
Tips & Tricks
The bucket kiwifruit should be in the 1st Winter frost-free and dark. Later, good winter protection must be provided around the bucket and in the root area. The mini kiwifruit need additional protection against late frosts in spring during sprouting.