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Cultural Information –
Actinidia arguta
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Light:
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Full sun (a southern exposure) or partial sun
half-day (east or west exposure).
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Temperature:
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Hardy down to 20 below zero.
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Humidity:
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50% or higher;
however, they will tolerate low levels for short periods with no harm.
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Watering:
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When plants are in pots, water when the surface
of the soil appears dry. When
planted in the ground, water weekly if there is no rain. Careful attention needs to be given to watering when
first planted. Once
they are established they can be grown with normal rain moisture.
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Fertilizer:
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They need little
if any fertilizer when planted in the ground unless the soil is very
poor. Too much in the way
of nitrogen creates aggressive growth with no flowering.
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Pruning:
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Prune in the winter or early spring if
growth is excessive. Once
vines are mature they need yearly pruning Head back the vining stems
to 6 to 10 nodes from where they sprouted from the main trunk, much
like pruning a grape vine.
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Insects and
Disease:
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Little or no
problem with insects or disease.
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Comments:
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The hardy Kiwi is a rugged and enduring
vine that does best with low fertility and a sunny exposure. They need a
support to climb on, such as a trellis or arbor.
As they are large and aggressive vines make sure the support is
strong. Winter or
early spring pruning is needed to maintain size and in mature vines it
helps encourage flowering. They
need a male and female plant for pollination.
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