Overview

Bring the joy of fresh, homegrown kiwi to your garden with the vincent kiwi live plant. This offering includes three starter plugs of the ‘Vincent’ variety, a highly sought-after female Actinidia deliciosa ‘Vincent’. Renowned for its vigorous growth and abundant fruit production, this particular kiwi vine is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking to cultivate their own delicious kiwi. As a female plant, the ‘Vincent’ is the fruit-bearing partner in your kiwi orchard, producing sweet, tangy fruits that mature in the fall. To ensure a bountiful harvest, it is essential to pair this female kiwi vine with a compatible male pollinator, such as the ‘Tomuri’ variety. Growing kiwi fruit plant at home offers a rewarding experience, providing both ornamental beauty and a tasty yield.

The vincent kiwi live plant is a deciduous vine that can add a unique structural element to your landscape. Its lush foliage provides a beautiful green backdrop throughout the growing season, before giving way to delicious fruit. These starter plugs offer a convenient way to begin your kiwi growing journey, allowing you to establish strong, healthy vines that will thrive for years to come. Prepare to enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting your own fresh kiwi, picked right from your garden.

Key Benefits

The vincent kiwi live plant offers numerous advantages for the home gardener, combining aesthetic appeal with practical fruit production. This robust vine is an excellent addition to many garden settings.

• Abundant Fruit Production: As a female variety, the ‘Vincent’ kiwi is specifically bred to produce a generous harvest of flavorful kiwi fruits. With proper pollination, you can expect a satisfying yield each fall, perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts.
• Vigorous Growth Habit: This fast-growing vine quickly establishes itself, covering trellises, arbors, or fences with its attractive foliage. Its rapid growth makes it an exciting plant to watch develop in your garden.
• Delicious Homegrown Fruit: Enjoy the superior taste and freshness of kiwi fruit grown right in your backyard. Homegrown kiwi often surpasses store-bought varieties in flavor and nutritional value.
• Attractive Landscape Element: Beyond its fruit, the female kiwi vine offers ornamental value. Its large, heart-shaped leaves create a lush, tropical feel, enhancing the beauty of your garden or patio.
• Rewarding Gardening Experience: Cultivating a kiwi fruit plant from a starter plug to a fruit-bearing vine is a deeply satisfying endeavor, connecting you with nature and providing a tangible reward for your efforts.
• Potential for Multiple Uses: The harvested kiwi can be used in a variety of culinary applications, from smoothies and salads to desserts and jams, offering versatility in your kitchen.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your vincent kiwi live plant will ensure healthy growth and a bountiful harvest. These vines are relatively easy to grow once established, but a few key considerations will help them thrive. Kiwi vines require a location with full sun to partial shade, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for optimal fruit production. Good air circulation is also beneficial to prevent fungal diseases. Ensure your planting site has well-draining soil, as kiwi plants do not tolerate soggy conditions. A slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is preferred. Incorporate organic matter into the soil before planting to improve fertility and drainage.

Regular watering is crucial, especially during dry periods and when the plants are young. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established, kiwi vines are somewhat drought-tolerant but will perform best with consistent moisture. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer or an organic compost. Pruning is vital for fruit production and managing vine growth. Prune in late winter when the plant is dormant to remove dead or weak wood and to shape the vine. Summer pruning can help manage growth and expose fruit to sunlight. This female kiwi vine will require a sturdy support system, such as a trellis, arbor, or fence, as it is a vigorous climber.

Protect young plants from late spring frosts, which can damage new growth. Monitor for common pests like scale insects or spider mites, and treat as necessary with organic pest control methods. Proper care will lead to a thriving actinidia deliciosa vincent that produces delicious fruit. Remember that for your kiwi fruit plant to bear fruit, you must have a male pollinator nearby. Consider planting a ‘Tomuri’ male kiwi vine within 50 feet for best results.

Size & Details

This offering includes 3 Vincent Kiwi Starter Plug plants, ready for transplanting into your garden or larger pots. Each plug is a young, healthy live plant, carefully cultivated to ensure a strong start. Kiwi vines are vigorous growers, and with proper care, these starter plugs will quickly develop into substantial vines. The mature size of a vincent kiwi live plant can reach up to 15-20 feet in length, requiring ample space and a robust support structure. These plants are shipped as bare root starter plugs, meaning they will arrive without soil or pots, ready for immediate planting upon arrival. They will typically begin producing fruit within 3-5 years after planting, with fruit maturing in the fall.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The vincent kiwi live plant is a vigorous vine that can grow up to 15-20 feet long. It requires a sturdy trellis or support system to accommodate its mature size and weight when laden with fruit.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The vincent kiwi live plant is an outdoor plant, best suited for growing in gardens where it can receive ample sunlight and has space to spread. It is not typically grown indoors.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This female kiwi vine thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: While growing kiwi at home requires some attention to pruning and support, the ‘Vincent’ kiwi is considered moderately easy to care for once established, making it suitable for gardeners with some experience.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your vincent kiwi live plant starter plugs will arrive as bare root plants, carefully packaged to ensure their health during transit. They should be planted as soon as possible after arrival.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant kiwi starter plugs is in the spring after the danger of the last frost has passed. This allows the young plants ample time to establish their root systems before summer heat.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The ‘Vincent’ kiwi is generally hardy in USDA Zones 7-9. If you are in a colder zone, you may need to provide winter protection or consider growing it in a large container that can be moved indoors.
• Q: Do I need a male kiwi plant for fruit? A: Yes, the ‘Vincent’ is a female kiwi fruit plant and is not self-pollinating. You absolutely need a separate male kiwi vine, such as ‘Tomuri’, planted nearby to ensure fruit production.
• Q: How long until it produces fruit? A: Typically, a vincent kiwi live plant will begin producing fruit 3-5 years after planting, depending on growing conditions and care. Patience is key for a good harvest.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for this kiwi plant? A: A well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal for the actinidia deliciosa vincent. Amending with organic matter is highly beneficial.