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==Species==
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Revision as of 17:37, 13 March 2009


Kiwis on the vine


Plant Characteristics
Lifespan: perennial
Cultivation
Exposure: full-sun to part-shade"full-sun to part-shade" is not in the list (sun, part-sun, shade, unknown) of allowed values for the "Exposure" property.
Features: fruit
Sunset Zones: 4-9, 12, 14-24, 29-31
Scientific Names

Actinidiaceae >

Actinidia >

deliciosa >


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This is the common brown fuzzy kiwi that is most commonly found in the supermarket.

More information about this species can be found on the genus page.

Cultivation

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There are male and female vines, only the female produces fruit. One male vine can pollinate a about 3 female vines comfortably.

Propagation

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Most kiwi's raised are from named cultivars. These cultivars can only be propagated by cuttings or grafting. Plants from seed produce new varieties that may or may not be productive.

Pests and diseases

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Cultivars

Gallery

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References

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