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Prolific Hardy Kiwi - Actinidia arguta
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Prolific Hardy Kiwi - Actinidia arguta

$22.79

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The Prolific Kiwi is known for three things: It self fertilizes, it’s cold tolerant and its grape-sized fruit has smooth skin.

As “self-fertilizing” suggests, a male hardy kiwi is not required for your Prolific to bear fruit, like most other kiwi vine varieties. You can even use the Prolific to pollinate other female Actinidia arguta kiwi vines. However, by introducing a male hardy kiwi to your lineup, you could greatly increase your fruit yield.

The Prolific is more cold tolerant than other kiwi species, thriving in USDA zones as low Zone 4.

The vine produces a sweet fruit that’s high in vitamin C and no larger than the size of a grape. The texture is smooth, so you don’t have to peel it like fuzzy-skinned kiwis. The fruit is dark green on the inside and outside, and as it ripens, the skin will turn reddish.

This vine is ideal for planting on a trellis or fence. Flowers typically bloom by early summer and fruit arrives in the fall.

• Average mature height: 20-25 foot vine or 12’ in a container
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Cold hardy: Yes
• Soil: Well-drained. Average watering needs.
• Zones: 4-8

Pet Friendly? Yes

USDA Grow Zones 4-8

Water Req's Medium

Light Req's Full Sun-Part Shade

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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.

That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.

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Customer Reviews

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doug p. (Arizona)
Looking great.

I currently have each of the plants in slightly larger pots than they came in, and I spritz them each day (they are in my dining room) and I have them under a grow lamp.

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Jacquelyn
Had a tough time with shipping but it will...

Had a tough time with shipping but it will be ok. Thank you

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Oma
Healthy plant, very pleased, with my kiwi!

Healthy plant, very pleased, with my kiwi!

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Consuelo
Kiwi plant arrived in good condition and i...

Kiwi plant arrived in good condition and is doing well.

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Carolina
Leaves seems drying I wish it will not die...

Leaves seems drying I wish it will not die.

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Emmet
Plant arrived packaged very well and healt...

Plant arrived packaged very well and healthy and already has new growth. I appreciated the shipping material itself as well. I'll gladly be coming back for more.

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Nova
Plant is in great condition and shipping w...

Plant is in great condition and shipping was faster than I expected

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Apply the granules of this 20-6-9, slow-release formula to the soil surface of your plants and they will slowly feed them over a 90-day period.

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