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Kiwi Plant Bruno (female) - Actinidia chinensis
Kiwi Plant Bruno (female) - Actinidia chinensis
Kiwi Plant Bruno (female) - Actinidia chinensis
Kiwi Plant Bruno (female) - Actinidia chinensis
Small but healthy plant.
Americo Maria S., 29/07/2024
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The Kiwi or Actinidia Bruno is a useful female variety for its productivity, ease of cultivation, and the highly aromatic flavour of its fruits. The plant produces elongated fruits of medium size, weighing 60 to 100 grams, covered with brown and hairy skin, with green flesh that is both sweet, tangy, and aromatic. This variety requires the proximity of a male plant for pollination. It is a vigorous liana that should be trained along a pergola or on a very sturdy trellis. Ideally, it should be planted in autumn or all year round, except during frost, for harvest in November, from the 3rd or 4th year. To pollinate it, choose for example the 'Tomuri' kiwi, a male variety.
The Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis or deliciosa), also known as Chinese gooseberry or yang tao, is the fruit of the Actinidia. It belongs to the Actinidiaceae family, just like its cousin, the Kiwai (Actinidia arguta). Originally from China, the kiwi is a vigorous climbing liana, capable of growing 3 metres (10 feet) per year under favourable conditions. This climbing plant should be trained on a sturdy support, such as a wall with strong wires, a trellis, a pergola, a tree trunk, or a fence. It can reach a height of 6 metres (20 feet) and a spread of 4 metres (13 feet), and requires pruning to control its growth.
Some varieties are self-fertile (male and female flowers on the same plant) and can be planted alone. Other varieties bear either male or female flowers and require the presence of a plant of the opposite sex for pollination. One male plant can pollinate approximately 5 to 6 female plants. Only female plants produce fruits. The Bruno cultivar only bears female flowers.
The Bruno Kiwi is hardy down to -18°C (-0.4°F), but is sensitive to late frosts in May, as the buds freeze at -5°C (23°F). Its foliage is deciduous and falls in autumn. The twining stems bear large, oval, and entire leaves, with a dark matte green colour on the top and lighter colour underneath, covered, like the stems, in small red hairs. In May-June, clusters of fragrant flowers appear on the previous year's branches. These flowers have wide creamy-white petals, measuring 4 cm (2in) in width. Female flowers have white stigmas.
Flowering is followed by the formation of large, fleshy, ovate berries, weighing approximately 100 grams for Bruno. The thin skin is light brown and hairy for varieties derived from Actinidia chinensis. The flesh is green, juicy, slightly sweet, but delightfully tangy and contains numerous small black seeds. Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, fibre, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Harvesting takes place around November, before the frosts. The fruits can be picked even if they are still green, as they continue to ripen after harvest. They can be stored well at a cool temperature of 5°C (41°F), in a cellar, for over a month. Kiwi is ripe when it is soft to the touch. Place kiwis next to apples or bananas to accelerate their ripening. Once peeled, kiwi can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other autumn fruits, used in jams, or as a decoration for pies and certain savoury dishes.
To save space, plant a male plant at the base of a pole or pylon: it will climb and elongate without taking up too much ground space.
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Planting Actinidia is preferably done in autumn, but can be done throughout the year outside of freezing periods. Kiwi thrives in moist, rich, deep, light, and well-drained soil, preferably lime-free (the foliage turns yellow in the presence of limestone in the soil or irrigation water). The plant dislikes stagnant moisture, but also drought. Plant it in a sunny and sheltered position, away from strong winds to protect its young shoots. Space the plants 3 to 4m apart. Dig a hole 50cm (20in) in all directions. Spread a layer of gravel in the bottom and then a layer of soil mixed with compost. Place the root ball (the collar of the plant should be at ground level) and cover with soil. Firmly tamp down and water generously. Provide a sturdy support to help its voluble branches climb. Kiwi has trailing roots that develop horizontally below the soil surface, so only light surface hoeing may be necessary. Mulch the base of the plants for the first three winters.
Kiwi requires little maintenance, simply provide regular watering. During periods of high heat, water 1 to 2 times a week. Once established and rooted, the plant can fend for itself and becomes less water-hungry. In late winter, lightly incorporate organic fertiliser or well-decomposed manure at the base of the plant. Train the shoots as they grow by tying them to the support without tightening too much. They will wrap around the support. Pruning: every year in March, prune the previous year's branches to 3 or 4 buds. In summer, if necessary, shorten overly crowded branches. Kiwi is not very susceptible to insects and pests, but can still be affected by red spider mites in a hot and dry environment. To eliminate them, lightly mist the foliage and soil regularly.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.