{"product_id":"prolific-hardy-kiwi","title":"Prolific Hardy Kiwi","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"\u003eProlific Hardy Kiwi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"328\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProlific Hardy Kiwi is a beautiful, vigorous fruiting vine that produces small, smooth-skinned kiwi berries that can be eaten whole without peeling. These fruits are sweet, refreshing, and grape-sized, making them a wonderful addition to the homestead, backyard garden, food forest, or edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"754\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnlike the large fuzzy kiwis found in grocery stores, hardy kiwi grows as a cold-hardy perennial vine. It is much better suited for colder climates and can be grown successfully in many areas where regular kiwi would not survive. Prolific Kiwi is commonly known as a self-fertile hardy kiwi, meaning one plant may produce fruit by itself, though planting another hardy kiwi nearby can often improve fruit set and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1006\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis plant is a strong climber and will need a sturdy support system such as a trellis, fence, cattle panel, arbor, or pergola. Once established, hardy kiwi can become a long-lived and productive vine, offering both beauty and food for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1038\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eHow Your Plant Will Arrive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1382\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour Prolific Kiwi will be shipped as a dormant dry-root or bare-root plant. This means it will not arrive looking like a full green potted plant. It may look like a small dormant stick with roots, and that is completely normal. Bare-root plants are shipped while dormant so they can travel safely through the mail and wake up after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1605\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen your plant arrives, open the package right away. If the roots feel dry, soak them in clean water for 2 to 6 hours before planting. Do not soak the roots for days. The goal is simply to rehydrate them before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1836\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUntil planted, keep the roots moist and keep the plant out of direct sun and wind. If you cannot plant the same day, wrap the roots in damp paper towel, damp peat, or damp soil and keep the plant in a cool place for a short time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1863\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2105\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun to part sun. For best fruit production, Prolific Kiwi should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. It can tolerate some shade, but stronger sunlight usually leads to better growth and better fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2275\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant in rich, well-draining soil. Hardy kiwi does not like to sit in soggy ground. If your soil is heavy clay or low in organic matter, mix in compost before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2493\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDig a hole wide enough to spread the roots out naturally. Place the plant so the crown sits at soil level, then gently backfill around the roots. Water deeply after planting to settle the soil around the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2682\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMulch around the base of the plant to help hold moisture, protect the roots, and reduce weeds. Keep mulch pulled back slightly from the stem so it does not stay too wet against the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2703\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eFirst-Year Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2924\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDuring the first year, the main goal is to help the plant establish a strong root system. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Bare-root plants need steady moisture while they wake up and begin growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3182\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFor the first few days after planting, protect the plant from harsh afternoon sun, strong wind, and extreme heat. Morning sun is fine, but a newly shipped bare-root plant needs time to adjust. Once new growth begins, gradually allow it to receive more sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3388\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDo not fertilize heavily right away. After the plant begins active growth, you may top-dress with compost or use a gentle organic fertilizer. Too much fertilizer too soon can stress a new bare-root plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3561\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn the first year, focus on training the vine onto its support. Do not expect a large harvest right away. Hardy kiwi usually needs time to mature before producing heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3581\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3581\"\u003eLong-Term Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3810\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProlific Kiwi is a vigorous vine and should be trained onto a strong support system. A mature kiwi vine can become heavy, so small stakes or weak cages are not enough. A fence, arbor, cattle panel, or strong trellis works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"4005\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKeep the plant watered during dry weather, especially in hot summer months. Deep watering is better than light surface watering. Mulch will help keep the root zone cooler and more evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4313\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePruning is important for long-term health and fruit production. Train the plant to a main trunk and allow side branches to spread along the support. Winter pruning helps shape the vine, while light summer pruning helps control excessive growth. Without pruning, hardy kiwi can become tangled and overgrown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4471\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHardy kiwi may take a few years before producing a good crop. This is normal. Once established, it can become a strong, productive, long-term fruiting vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4473\" data-end=\"4491\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4473\" data-end=\"4491\"\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4719\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProlific Hardy Kiwi is well suited for USDA Zones 4–8 and can grow well in Zone 7. It is much more cold-hardy than regular fuzzy kiwi. In colder climates, young plants may benefit from mulch around the root zone during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4721\" data-end=\"4999\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn Zone 7 and similar areas, the main concern is often late spring frost. Hardy kiwi can wake up early, and tender new growth may be damaged by a late freeze. Planting in a location with good air movement and protecting young spring growth during unexpected cold snaps can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5012\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5012\"\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5272\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProlific Kiwi produces small, smooth-skinned kiwi berries that are usually harvested in late summer to fall, depending on the growing season. The fruit can be eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, used in preserves, or enjoyed straight from the vine when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5274\" data-end=\"5384\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe fruit is sweet, tangy, and easy to eat because the skin is smooth and edible. There is no need to peel it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5399\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5386\" data-end=\"5399\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5401\" data-end=\"5660\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProlific Kiwi is excellent for homesteads, edible landscapes, food forests, backyard gardens, trellises, arbors, and anyone wanting to grow unique perennial fruit. It provides beauty, shade, and food while creating a productive living structure in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"5678\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5662\" data-end=\"5678\"\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5988\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePlant in full sun to part sun. Provide strong support. Keep soil moist while establishing. Mulch well. Avoid soggy soil. Train and prune yearly. Protect young spring growth from late frost when needed. Be patient while the vine matures, and it can reward you with years of sweet, smooth-skinned kiwi berries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53630648189227,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/kiwi.jpg?v=1780232369","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/prolific-hardy-kiwi","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}