The Hardy Arctic Kiwi is THE FRUIT OF THE FUTURE. Fruits are now being marketed and sold in produce stores. It has been accepted in the marketplace and the demand will be growing in the very near future for the small delicious fruits. The Hardy Kiwi, are native to the mountains and hills of southwestern China where they grow wild in trees and on bushes. The Hardy Kiwi was introduced to the United Kingdom, Europe, United States, and New Zealand between 1900 to 1910 from China. Commercial plantings were made in New Zealand about 1930 and have become widespread over the last 20-30 years. These plants have been tested in New Hampshire and upper New York State where they survived 25 degrees F below zero temperatures! Kiwi plants are attractive growers that require a sunny location, preferably with wind protection. They can be grown in different types of soils; however, the soil must be well drained. The vines take very little maintenance-just pruning and support to hold about 100 lbs. of fruit for a mature plant. Plant 10 to 20 ft. apart. They are hardy in zones 4-9. Kiwi plants are very pretty when used to cover a wall or fence or used in landscape design. The fruit is very high in Vitamin C and its use in recipes is endless. The hardy Kiwis ripen in mid to late September. Chang Bai Green, smooth skinned, sweet fruits are productive and somewhat heart shaped. A Chinese selection from its border with North Korea by the Chang Bai Mountain Research Institute. Use the male kiwi "Meader" as a pollinator.
T**Y
Regarding the male plant.
The male plant was very wimpy looking and has barely grown since its planting a day after its arrival - hence the three star rating. The female has done very well and is growing admirably - if I could I would give a split-star rating here: the male a one or two star and the female section a 4 or 5 star. I will probably need to order another male as the female won't produce without a good male.
B**Y
To fragile for zone 7.5
Hard to keep growing after the first season
F**O
Disappointed
I bought 3 dormant plants last winter - 2 female. Only one sprouted this spring. When they arrived, I thought they were much smaller than what I had anticipated, not much of a root system, even less white roots. Now I can't tell the sex of survivor.
M**.
Five Stars
just waiting for the fruit or next year
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