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Hardy Kiwi Scarlet September (female) - Actinidia arguta

Actinidia aguta Scarlet September® ‘Mirzan’
Hardy Kiwi, Tara Vine, Kiwai, Kiwiberry, Grape Kiwi

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Very productive, this female Siberian kiwi produces small, extremely tasty and melting fruits from late August to mid-September, with a ruby red colour. A real treat, like a grape, these fruits with smooth and thin skin can be eaten whole. The juicy, sweet, red flesh surprises with its pleasant strawberry flavour. It is rich in calcium and vitamin C. This variety requires the presence of a male plant nearby for pollination. The voluble branches of the kiwis need support: trellis, pergola, arbor or taut wires. Planting is recommended in autumn or spring for regions with cold winters.
Flavour
Sugary
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
5 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

The Kiwi arguta 'Scarlet September' 'Mirzan' is a productive female Siberian Kiwi variety that bears fruit from late August to mid-September.  Its extremely delicious and melting small fruits are ruby red in colour. A true delicacy, with a smooth and thin skin like a grape, they can be enjoyed whole. Their red flesh, juicy, sweet and with a mild flavour, surprises with its pleasant strawberry taste. This female variety requires the presence of a male plant nearby for pollination. The voluble branches of the kiwis need support: trellis, pergola, arbor or stretched wires. Planting is recommended in autumn or spring for regions with cold winters.

In the Kiwi category, we find the Ornamental Kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta), the Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis or deliciosa) with a fuzzy skin, and the Kiwaï (Actinidia arguta) with a smooth skin also known as Siberian Kiwi or Summer Kiwi. All three belong to the Actinidiaceae family. Selected by Mirosław Zaniewski, the Kiwi arguta 'Scarlet September' is a new Polish cultivar that produces long voluble branches that can reach 4 to 6 m (13 to 20ft) in length. Very hardy to -25°C. Deciduous foliage. The branches bear 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4in) long, heart-shaped green leaves. In June-July, fragrant and honey-bearing flowers appear at the axils of the leaves, creamy white in colour with purple anthers, grouped in threes.

The 'Scarlet September' fruits measure 2 to 3 cm (1in) in diameter and 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in length. They reach ripeness from late August to mid-September. They can be stored for one to two weeks after harvesting. Its red, sweet, fragrant flesh resembles the taste of strawberries. It is rich in calcium and vitamin C. It can be consumed whole. Fruiting begins 2 to 3 years after planting. The Scarlet September kiwi arguta (female) is not a self-fertile variety, so it needs a male plant nearby. The kiwi arguta 'Weikii' (male) will be an excellent pollinator. Like the Kiwi, one male plant can fertilise 4 to 5 female plants.

In addition to its fruit qualities, the Kiwaï's lush foliage, fragrant flowers, and generous branches provide ornamental use and utility in the garden. This plant needs to be trained on a strong support such as stretched wires on a support, a trellis, an arbor, a pergola, or a fence. It prefers a light, fresh, non-calcareous soil and a sunny exposure.

The fruits of the Kiwi arguta 'Scarlet September' (female) are harvested from September to October. It is pleasant to consume and enjoy the fruits in the garden. They can also be stored very well for about two weeks in the refrigerator. The production can reach up to 40 to 50 kg per plant. The Kiwaï can be consumed fresh, its flavour is refreshing and melting, a true delight. It can be enjoyed in tarts, fruit salads, dairy desserts, jams, jellies, compotes, fruit juice, and cocktails. As a sweet vegetable, it can tenderly accompany white meat dishes (poultry, veal, pork, etc.).

Plant habit

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

Fruit

Fruit colour red
Fruit diameter 3 cm
Flavour Sugary
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time September

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Floral
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Actinidia

Species

aguta

Cultivar

Scarlet September® ‘Mirzan’

Family

Actinidiaceae

Other common names

Hardy Kiwi, Tara Vine, Kiwai, Kiwiberry, Grape Kiwi

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1005561

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Planting and care

The 'Scarlet September' kiwai will be planted in a fresh, rich, light and well-drained soil. The plant dreads stagnant humidity and limestone. Install it in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds. Dig a hole 50 cm (20in) in all directions. Spread a layer of gravel at the bottom and then a layer of soil mixed with compost. Lay the root ball diagonally and bring the stems vertically along the support. Backfill with the same mixture. Provide it with support to help its voluble branches climb. Add half a watering can of water. The kiwi has trailing roots that develop horizontally under the surface of the soil. The soil must stay fresh in summer, so it will be useful to mulch the base with a layer of 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in). Mulching is doubly useful as it prevents the germination of weeds and reduces water evaporation from the soil surface, allowing for reduced water input during the summer.

This kiwai requires little maintenance, simply provide regular watering. During 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. Apply a fertiliser rich in crushed horn at the start of the new growing season. A special fruit tree fertiliser will also be very beneficial during the flowering period.

Not very susceptible to insects and pests, the Actinidia arguta 'Scarlet September' can nevertheless be affected by red spiders in a hot and dry environment. To eliminate them, you can lightly and regularly spray water on the foliage and soil.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time January to March, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Climbing
Region concerned Alpes et Pyrénées, Centre, Grand Est, Massif Central, Nord et Bassin Parisien, Sud-Ouest
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 0.5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Fresh, well-drained and fertile soil

Care

Pruning instructions In order to control its growth, prune the shoots of the year, after the harvest, in October-November. You can also lightly prune it at the end of winter before the vegetation starts again. Prune it two buds above the last fruits. It is essential to maintain a basic structure, that is to say a few main branches that will form the framework of the plant.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March, October to November
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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