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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 [[Actinidia|genus page]].''
 
:''More information about this species can be found on the [[Actinidia|genus page]].''
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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===
 
===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===
 
===Pests and diseases===