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Old 17-01-2008, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by momol View Post
They can be kept in pots for their first 2 or 3 years ( but the pot has to be at least 10 litres or so). They need alkalis soil ( lime it if need be) plus fertile. Have you check out if they need cross pollinations ? some hardy/mini kiwi need at least 2 plant for fruit production but the Issai don't need.
What colour are your hardy/mini kiwi Veg ?

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Lucky me it is the Issai variety like yours (I hope)! In Latin, Actinidia Arguta Issai. In the packaging picture, the fruit looks more like Victorian Plum with bits of pinkish hue over green but has smooth skin unlike a typical hairy kiwi. Sorry the planting instructions are all there so I should be okay but I haven't decided on the final planting place in my garden. It's described as twining climber needing trellis or pergola for support but I thought yours is a bush . Have I got the wrong one?
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