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Yellow Kiwi Plant Kiwi Wonder (female) - Actinidia deliciosa

Actinidia deliciosa Kiwi Wonder®
Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

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Hello. Kiwis arrived in very bad condition. The cardboard box was mishandled. Inside, only the two pots were crushed against each other. There was no bubble wrap or anything else. There was a slug that had a feast. The label indicated 60/100, I think in centimeters, but in reality, it measures 20 centimeters, so they should have been 3/4 litre pots; it feels more like 1 litre pots. All this to say that I spent 60€.

Karl , 30/04/2024

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The Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) Wonder® or Red Kiwi is an original variety that produces yellow fruits with yellow flesh and a red core, with a very sweet and non-acidic flavor. Their skin is thin and smooth. This female variety requires the proximity of a male plant to bear fruit, such as the male cultivar Tomuri. With its voluminous growth, this beautiful liana can be trained along a pergola or on a trellis. Ideally planted in autumn or any time of the year outside of frost, for a harvest from mid-September to the end of October, starting from the 4th or 5th year.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
10 m
Exposure
Sun
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November
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Description

The Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa) Kiwi Wonder® or Red Kiwi is an original variety that produces yellow fruits with yellow flesh and a red heart, with a very sweet and non-acidic flavor. Their skin is thin and smooth. This female variety requires the proximity of a male plant to bear fruit, such as the male cultivar Tomuri. This attractive climber can be trained along a pergola or trellis. Plant ideally in autumn or any time of year without frost, for a harvest around mid-September to late October, starting from the 4th or 5th year.

The Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis or deliciosa), also known as Chinese gooseberry, yang tao, or plant mouse, is the fruit of the Actinidia plant. It belongs to the Actinidiaceae family, just like its cousin the Kiwi (Actinidia arguta). Originally from China, the kiwi is a vigorous climbing vine that can grow up to 3m (10ft) per year under favorable 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 5m (16ft) and a width of 10m (33ft) 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 the female plants produce fruit. The Wonder® cultivar only bears female flowers.

The Kiwi Wonder® is hardy down to -15°C but is sensitive to late frosts, as the buds freeze at -5°C. Its foliage is deciduous. The climbing stems bear large, smooth, ovate, dark green leaves on the upper side and lighter underneath, covered with small red hairs, just like the stems. From the third or fourth year of cultivation, clusters of fragrant flowers appear in May-June on the previous year's branches. These are white-cream flowers with broad petals, about 4cm (2in) wide. The female flowers have white stigmas.

The flowering is followed by the formation of large, fleshy, ovoid berries weighing approximately 45 grams. The thin skin is light brown and hairy for varieties derived from Actinidia delociosa. The flesh is green, juicy, slightly sweet but deliciously tangy, and contains numerous small black seeds. Kiwi is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium. The harvest takes place around November, before the frosts. The fruits can be picked even when they are still green as they continue to ripen after harvesting. They can be stored well in a cool place at 5°C, 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 speed up their ripening. Once peeled, kiwi can be enjoyed on its own or mixed with other autumn fruits, made into jams, or used to decorate pies and certain savory 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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Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 10 m
Growth rate fast

Fruit

Fruit colour yellow
Fruit diameter 4 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie
Harvest time September to October

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance Fragrant
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Actinidia

Species

deliciosa

Cultivar

Kiwi Wonder®

Family

Actinidiaceae

Other common names

Chinese Gooseberry, Kiwi Fruit, Kiwi

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference847021

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Planting and care

Planting Actinidia is preferably done in autumn, but can be done all year round outside of freezing periods.

Kiwi thrives in a cool, rich, light, and well-drained soil, preferably non-calcareous. The plant fears stagnant humidity. Install it in a sunny and sheltered location, protected from strong winds to spare its young shoots. Space the plants 3 to 4m (10 to 13ft) apart. Dig a hole 50 cm (20in) in all directions. Spread a layer of gravel at the bottom, then a layer of soil mixed with peat or compost. Place the root ball (the collar of the plant should be at ground level) and cover with soil. Compact and water generously. Provide a sturdy support to help its voluble branches climb. Kiwi has trailing roots that develop horizontally under the surface of the soil, requiring only light surface hoeing if necessary. Mulch the plants for the first three winters.

Kiwi requires little maintenance, simply provide regular watering. In periods of high heat, water it 1 to 2 times a week. Once established and rooted, the plant can fend for itself and becomes less water-hungry. In late winter, bury some well-decomposed organic fertilizer or compost at the base of the plant by lightly hoeing. Train the stems as they grow by tying them loosely to the support. They will wrap around it.

Pruning: every year, in March, prune the previous year's branches to 3 or 4 buds. In summer, if necessary, shorten overly bulky branches.

Not very susceptible to insects and pests, Kiwi can nevertheless be affected by red spiders in a hot and dry environment. To eliminate them, lightly mist the foliage and soil regularly.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Climbing, Vegetable garden, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), draining, fertile

Care

Pruning instructions The Kiwi is a voluble plant that can quickly invade its space. In the first year, establish a good framework using the most vigorous shoots, and then each year, at the end of winter, prune the previous year's branches to 3 or 4 buds at the level of this framework. Maintenance pruning: in December-January, cut back the fruit-bearing branches to 2 buds from the base. Reduce the length of the secondary stems by two-thirds. In summer, it is possible to prune the excessively invasive branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time January, March, June, December
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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