So glad to see a new hardy kiwi video. I’m wanting to plant on my 6’ chain link fence. About 400’ on all 4 sides. What can I plant in front of this as another layer for inside our very large fenced yard. I do have grapes on an area off the fence (2 dog kennels) and have 1 corner of climbing roses. Only 2 plants. Should I take roses off & put on a trellis or arbor or okay to mix? Under my chain link fence can I plant a ground cover of monkey grass or clover? I’m in zone 9 Gulfcoast of Ms.
Thank you guys! I’m curious about what varieties are his favorites, and if he could choose 3 or 4 different ones that ripen in succession, which ones would he recommend?
For a true succession I would recommend a male + female pair of Actinidia kolomikta (mini-hardy) kiwis, which will start bearing the year after planting, and ripen late summer in most climates. Then a pair of male + female Actinidia arguta (hardy) plants, that will begin bearing 5-7 years after planting, and ripen early fall. Lastly, a pair of Actinidia deliciosa male + female fuzzy kiwis, which will start fruiting 2-3 years after planting and ripen mid-fall.
We aren't familiar with that one and can't seem to find a reference for it anywhere. There is an Actinidia arguta 'Prolific', but it is not self fertile.
What a lovely man and thank you for making this video.
Great to see such a useful and encouraging video about an excellent fruit for Northwest gardeners. I'll have to start planning!
Thankyou both
Fascinating and entertaining. Thanks!
When is the best time of year to plant these?
I so enjoyed this discussion/interview & seeing his farm. Thank you both
So glad to see a new hardy kiwi video.
I’m wanting to plant on my 6’ chain link fence. About 400’ on all 4 sides. What can I plant in front of this as another layer for inside our very large fenced yard.
I do have grapes on an area off the fence (2 dog kennels) and have 1 corner of climbing roses. Only 2 plants. Should I take roses off & put on a trellis or arbor or okay to mix?
Under my chain link fence can I plant a ground cover of monkey grass or clover?
I’m in zone 9 Gulfcoast of Ms.
Thank you guys! I’m curious about what varieties are his favorites, and if he could choose 3 or 4 different ones that ripen in succession, which ones would he recommend?
Yes please
Same questions 👍
For a true succession I would recommend a male + female pair of Actinidia kolomikta (mini-hardy) kiwis, which will start bearing the year after planting, and ripen late summer in most climates. Then a pair of male + female Actinidia arguta (hardy) plants, that will begin bearing 5-7 years after planting, and ripen early fall. Lastly, a pair of Actinidia deliciosa male + female fuzzy kiwis, which will start fruiting 2-3 years after planting and ripen mid-fall.
We planted two 'Profusion,' actinidia nitida (mini-kiwi.) Told it was self-fertile. It's year #5. Abundant foliage, still no fruit. Anyone?
We aren't familiar with that one and can't seem to find a reference for it anywhere. There is an Actinidia arguta 'Prolific', but it is not self fertile.