Ken's Red Hardy Kiwi Plant
The Highlights
- Unusual Kiwi fruit with red skin and flesh
- Sweeter and more aromatic than green Kiwis
- Excellent for storage as they don't bruise easily
- Hardy vine suitable for a patio pergola or trellis
- Heavy cropping
- Can also be grown in a greenhouse or conservatory
The Highlights
- Unusual Kiwi fruit with red skin and flesh
- Sweeter and more aromatic than green Kiwis
- Excellent for storage as they don't bruise easily
- Hardy vine suitable for a patio pergola or trellis
- Heavy cropping
- Can also be grown in a greenhouse or conservatory
Care Guide
Good pest and disease resistance
Generally free of pests and diseases. Can suffer from Phytophthora or root rot. Soggy, poorly drained soil and excess moisture are to blame for this - a disease that is easy to spot by reddish brown roots and crowns. The disease is prevented by proper moisture management. MORE
Water regularly
Water several times a week during the growing season.
Full sun
Position where your plants will receive sunlight for more than 6 hours each day during the spring/summer.
Fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
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Feed in spring
Apply a general purpose fertiliser when growth starts in the spring. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower