plant kiwi from seed Kiwi Vine Seeds

plant kiwi from seed Kiwi Vine Seeds(Actinidia arguta Bower) Zones 3 7. Deciduous vine. Kiwi Vine, also known as Tara Vine, is a fabulous multi purpose plant. This vigorous, climbing vine provides a beautiful garden backdrop, with leaves that transform from purple to green to variegated pink and cream through the season. Flowers are fragrant, long blooming and very attractive to pollinating bees and butterflies. These flowers give way to delicious, vitamin rich fruit kiwi berries. *

(Actinidia arguta Bower) Zones 3 - 7. Deciduous vine.

Kiwi Vine, also known as Tara Vine, is a fabulous multi purpose plant. This vigorous, climbing vine provides a beautiful garden backdrop, with leaves that transform from purple to green to variegated pink and cream through the season. Flowers are fragrant, long-blooming and very attractive to pollinating bees and butterflies. These flowers give way to delicious, vitamin-rich fruit kiwi berries.

* Kiwis are dioecious, meaning there are both male and female plants. You'll need one of each for fruit to form. With these seeds, you'll get a 50/50 chance for each. 

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Cold Hardiness: Zones 3 - 7

Edible: Yes

Size: Deciduous vine.

Growth Rate: Fast

Nitrogen Fixer: No

Native Plant: No

Germination: 60 - 80%

Sun Requirements: Full Sun to partial shade.

Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well draining soil. Clay tolerant.

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

For best results, direct sow seeds outdoors in the Fall.  If sowing indoors…

SEED PRETREATMENT: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Mix seeds with a moistened grow medium equal to 3-4 times seed volume. Place in a plastic bag, covered tray/cells or container.

STRATIFICATION: 90 days cold/moist (5°C). Place plastic bag with seeds and soil in your refrigerator, preferably in a veggie crisper. Inspect periodically for moisture and early germination

POST-STRATIFICATION: Sow stratified seeds 1/4” deep, ideally in a peat/perlite mix. Keep soil temperatures between 10-20°C for  fastest germination

GERMINATION: When all previously mentioned requirements are fulfilled, germination generally occurs in 75 days.

How To Stratify Your Fruit Seeds

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Available direct from Incredible Seeds, a Canadian Heirloom and Heritage Seed Company, offering only the best natural, non-GMO, open pollinated and untreated seeds, located in Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.