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Kiwi is a fruit packed with vitamins! In fact, just one kiwi is enough to get the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. Native to China, this fruit-bearing climbing plant is not affected by cold or disease. The kiwi tree (or Actinidia chinensis) can be male or female, so you need to plant the two plants together. There are self-fertile plants, but their yield will be much lower. Kiwi is a climbing plant with vigorous, twining stems. Growing it requires a little patience, but it is very easy to do. Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to plant, grow and harvest your kiwis!
1) Which kiwi to plant?
You should know that kiwi needs at least one male plant and one female plant to grow. Ideally, you should plant two plants of each species to ensure pollination. You should have one male plant for three to five females at most. Small gardens can get by with one self-fertile plant, but you will have very few kiwis.
2) When and where to plant the kiwi tree?
Kiwi is planted in autumn, ideally at the end of September. The soil must be rich, light, well-drained and deep. It must remain fresh, but kiwi also needs sun, so prefer a place in partial shade. Being a vigorous and twining plant, grow it near a climbing plant structure such as a pergola (a tree trunk will also do the trick).
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