{"title":"Kiwi Vines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHardy and fuzzy kiwi vines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop hardy kiwiberries and fuzzy kiwifruit vines for trellises, arbors, and home gardens. Species and cultivars differ in fruit type, winter cold response, vigor, zones, and harvest timing. Climate determines which types can be grown successfully, so compare the product page with local conditions before selecting a vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKiwi pollination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost kiwifruit have separate male and female vines. Pair compatible vines of the same species with overlapping bloom. Some cultivars are self-fruitful, though a compatible male can improve fruit size in suitable conditions. Use each product page to confirm whether a vine is male, female, or self-fruitful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSite, support, and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiwifruit are vigorous climbers that need a strong trellis or arbor, well-drained soil, regular irrigation, and cultivar-appropriate training and pruning. Protect young growth from frost and exposed sites from damaging wind where practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/how-to-grow-kiwi-a-growing-guide\"\u003ekiwi growing article\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/planting-kiwi-pruning-kiwi\"\u003eplanting, trellising, and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e, watch the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/videos\/how-to-grow-kiwi\"\u003ekiwi growing video\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/berries-vines\"\u003eBerries \u0026amp; Vines collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKiwi and Berry-Garden Planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/berries-vines-growing-guide\"\u003eBerries \u0026amp; Vines Growing Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for site planning and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/berry-vine-pollination-guide\"\u003eberry and vine pollination guide\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm compatible kiwi partners.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kiwi-iissai-hardy-kiwi-potted-vine","title":"Issai Hardy Kiwi, Male\/Female","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eActinidia arguta\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green, fuzzless fruit so no need to peel before enjoying. Inside you will find the familiar emerald green kiwi flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller than fuzzy kiwi, often sweeter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular because it is one of the hardiest and because it bears both male and female flowers, allowing for easy fruit production. High in vitamin C. New growth tender to frost, but plant recovers quickly. This variety was developed in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self–fruitful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-trees\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fruit Tree Central Resource Page\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFruit Tree Central\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543289389169,"sku":"FT240","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/issai-hardy-kiwi-male-female-potted.jpg?v=1747085938"},{"product_id":"kiwi-tomuri-male-potted-tr","title":"Potted Tomuri Tender Kiwi, Male","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActinidia deliciosa \u003c\/i\u003eThe Tomuri Tender Kiwi is a robust male kiwi vine essential for pollinating female kiwi plants such as Vincent. While it doesn’t produce fruit, Tomuri is highly valued for its abundant spring flowers, which provide reliable pollen to ensure a healthy and productive harvest from your female kiwis. This vigorous vine thrives in full sun and well-draining soil and is known for its cold hardiness, making it suitable for a variety of climates. Plant one Tomuri vine for every 5-8 female vines to maximize fruit yield. With its reliable growth and vital role in pollination, Tomuri is an indispensable addition to any kiwi orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e NA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pollinizer for the familiar, fuzzy skinned kiwi fruit is a woody vine. With large, heart-shaped, rounded leaves and some creamy flowers in spring, Pretty ornamental plant as well as a pollinizer for the Vincent female kiwi. It needs the support of a trellis or can be trained on heavy wire as an espalier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e This male vine does not produce fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiwi vines can take off and grow up to 30', so be sure you have a sturdy trellis or system of wires to support them. Plant in full sun or part-shade, with weekly irrigation (more in hot spells) and fertile, well-drained soil. Hardy to 10-15°F. Best fruit appears if there is a winter chill below 32°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomuri is the male vine that pollinizes the female vine, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/kiwi-vincent-female-potted-tr\"\u003eVincent\u003c\/a\u003e. If grown in the center of a group of Vincent vines, 1 Tomuri can pollinate up to 8 Vincents. If you are growing the tender kiwi vines in a line, then plant 1 Tomuri after 3 or 4 Vincents in a row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit Tree Central\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21545148907633,"sku":"FT241","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/tomuri-tender-kiwi-male-potted.jpg?v=1747082655"},{"product_id":"kiwi-vincent-female-potted-tr","title":"Vincent Tender Kiwi, Female (Potted)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActinidia deliciosa. \u003c\/i\u003eThe Vincent Tender Kiwi is a highly productive female kiwi vine known for its sweet, juicy, smooth-skinned fruit. These medium-sized kiwis are perfect for fresh eating or adding to desserts and smoothies. Vincent vines thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, requiring moderate chill hours and a male pollinator, such as Tomuri, to produce abundant fruit. This vigorous grower is ideal for backyard gardens or small orchards, climbing trellises or arbors with ease. With its exceptional flavor and ease of growth, Vincent Tender Kiwi is a delicious and rewarding choice for kiwi enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks:\u003c\/strong\u003e The female for the familiar, fuzzy skinned kiwi fruit is a woody vine. With large, heart-shaped, rounded leaves, creamy flowers in spring, and fuzzy fruits in summer, this is an ornamental as well as edible plant. It needs the support of a trellis or can be trained on heavy wire as an espalier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavor is classic kiwi tartness with a hint of strawberry. This female vine produces medium-sized fruit of very good quality. Fruit develops better size if thinned. Vincent is one of the best varieties of traditional kiwi for low chill areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts of Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender kiwi vines can take off and grow up to 30', so be sure you have a sturdy trellis or system of wires to support them. Plant in full sun or part-shade, with weekly irrigation (more in hot spells) and fertile, well-drained soil. Hardy to 10-15°F. Best fruit appears if there is a winter chill below 32°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e This female vine needs the male \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/kiwi-tomuri-male-potted-tr\"\u003eTomuri Kiwi Vine\u003c\/a\u003e. If grown in the center of a group of Vincent vines, 1 Tomuri can pollinate up to 8 Vincents. If you are growing the tender kiwi vines in a line, then plant 1 Tomuri after 3 or 4 Vincents in a row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/articles\/fruit-trees\"\u003eFruit Tree Central\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit tree videos and articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1Rdt4TYt4fE0vpvNhXDgewxzwx4hg8xQc8_14DbtDKNc\/edit?usp=sharing\"\u003eTree Characteristics\u003c\/a\u003e for a listing of all our fruit \u0026amp; nut tree growing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21545149071473,"sku":"FT242","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/vincent-tender-kiwi-female-potted.jpg?v=1747082653"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/collections\/kiwi-3_1b31e39a-171e-4a70-9f95-8e171f46cbbc.jpg?v=1786831019","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/collections\/kiwi-vines.oembed","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}