Name: Kiwi seeds 1kg
Brand: Shanghai Touchhealthy seeds shop
SKU: THT29
Price: 95.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Our high-quality kiwi seeds are screened from fully ripe fresh kiwi fruits with plump tiny seeds and stable germination performance. Kiwi is a perennial deciduous climbing fruit vine with strong cold resistance. It blooms small white fragrant flowers in late spring, and bears fuzzy oval fruits filled with tender green flesh abundant in vitamin C in autumn.

Kiwi vines tolerate low temperature well and can safely overwinter outdoors in most temperate zones. It needs male and female plants for pollination to set fruits normally. Seed-grown kiwi seedlings take 3 to 5 years to bear the first batch of fruits. Widely used for courtyard trellis climbing greening, fence covering decoration, backyard economic fruit cultivation and pergola shade planting. It likes deep, loose, fertile well-drained slightly acidic loam soil. Waterlogged low-lying ground and heavy clay soil must be avoided to prevent root rot. Daily management includes full sunlight supply, regular watering in growing seasons, building climbing supports, annual pruning and simple pest control, which is a practical climbing plant integrating fruit harvest and shade landscape function.

Planting Instructions

Soil Preparation
Choose deep loose breathable loam mixed with decomposed organic fertilizer and river sand to guarantee good drainage. Do not use sticky clay soil easy to accumulate water.
Seed Pre-treatment
Clean seeds completely to remove pulp residue, soak in warm water for 24 hours, then carry out 30 to 45 days cold stratification at 2–5°C to break dormancy and boost germination uniformity.
Sowing Method
Sprinkle tiny seeds evenly on moist soil surface, cover with 0.3–0.5 cm thin fine soil, spray mist gently to keep the top layer humid.
Germination Condition
Keep substrate slightly moist without standing water, constant temperature 18–25°C, seeds germinate within 12–25 days. Cover plastic film to retain humidity during the germination stage.
Daily Maintenance
Place in full sunlight environment; reduce watering greatly in winter dormancy period. Set up brackets, wire or trellis for vines to climb and stretch. Prune overgrown branches every year to enhance ventilation and reserve fruiting branches. Do basic cold protection for young seedlings in extremely cold areas.

Specification

Plant Name: Kiwi
Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa
Plant Type: Cold Hardy Deciduous Perennial Climbing Fruit Vine
Mature Length: Can climb 6–10 Meters
Fruiting Period: Autumn annually, seedlings bear fruit in 3–5 years
Germination Temperature: 18–25°C
Growing Temperature: -25°C ~ 35°C
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Soil: Deep loose well-drained slightly acidic loam soil
Planting Difficulty: Moderate
Core Features: Excellent cold resistance, high nutritional value fruits, strong climbing ability, perfect for courtyard trellis and pergola planting

FAQ

Q1: Can kiwi vines survive cold winter outdoors?

A1: Adult plants have strong cold resistance and can overwinter outdoors in most temperate regions; only young seedlings need simple cold protection.

Q2: How many years do seed-grown kiwi plants take to produce fruits?

A2: Seed-propagated seedlings generally bear fruits in the 3rd to 5th year, and both male and female vines are required for fruiting.

Q3: Does kiwi need plenty of sunlight?

A3: Full sunlight is preferred. Long-term shade leads to weak vines, less flowering and almost no fruit setting.

Q4: What is the main planting taboo?

A4: Long-term soil waterlogging causes serious root rot; insufficient pollination between male and female plants results in no fruits.

Q5: Suitable for beginner gardeners?

A5: Operable for novices, key points are completing cold stratification before sowing, installing climbing supports and keeping soil well drained.

Kiwi seeds 1kg

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