Overview

Embark on your gardening journey with the Vincent Kiwi live plant, a fantastic choice for home growers yearning for fresh, homegrown kiwi fruit. This offering includes 5 starter plugs of the female Actinidia deliciosa ‘Vincent’, a specific cultivar renowned for its vigorous growth and abundant fruit production. The ‘Vincent’ kiwi is a productive fruiting vine that will transform your garden into a lush, edible landscape. These plants are ideal for trellises, pergolas, or fences, providing both ornamental beauty and delicious, healthy fruit that matures in the fall. To ensure successful fruit development, it is crucial to understand that the Vincent Kiwi vine is a female plant and requires cross-pollination from a separate male kiwi plant, such as the ‘Tomuri’ variety, which is not included with this purchase but highly recommended for optimal yields. Growing your own kiwi offers a rewarding experience, allowing you to enjoy fresh, organic fruit directly from your backyard.

Key Benefits

Adding the Vincent Kiwi live plant to your garden provides numerous advantages beyond just delicious fruit. This fast-growing vine offers both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits for any enthusiastic gardener:

• Abundant Fruit Production: As a female kiwi plant, the ‘Vincent’ cultivar is specifically bred to produce a generous harvest of sweet, tangy kiwi fruits, given proper pollination.
• Vigorous Growth: Enjoy a rapidly growing vine that quickly covers trellises, arbors, or fences, providing excellent shade and a lush green backdrop.
• Ornamental Appeal: Beyond its fruit, the attractive foliage and climbing habit of Actinidia deliciosa ‘Vincent’ make it a beautiful addition to any garden or patio.
• Nutritional Value: Homegrown kiwi fruits are packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and fiber, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Fall Harvest: The fruits mature in the fall, providing a late-season bounty when many other garden crops are winding down.
• Engaging Gardening Project: Growing a fruiting kiwi vine is a satisfying and educational experience, perfect for gardeners of all skill levels.
• Supports Local Pollinators: While requiring a male plant for pollination, the flowers can still attract beneficial insects to your garden ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Vincent Kiwi live plant involves understanding its specific needs to ensure healthy growth and bountiful fruit. Kiwi vines thrive in locations that receive full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If you live in a particularly hot climate, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. The ‘Vincent’ kiwi prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost to improve drainage and aeration. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells and the fruit-setting period. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; established vines are somewhat drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture. Fertilize your female kiwi plant in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, following product instructions. Pruning is vital for fruit production and vine health. In late winter, prune out dead, damaged, or weak canes and thin older growth to encourage new fruiting wood. Summer pruning can help manage growth and expose ripening fruit to sunlight. This Actinidia deliciosa Vincent is generally hardy and resilient but keep an eye out for common pests like scale insects or mealybugs, and address them promptly with appropriate organic or chemical controls.

Size & Details

This offering provides 5 individual Vincent Kiwi live plant starter plugs, ready for transplanting into your garden. Each plug is a young, vigorous plant, typically measuring a few inches in height, with a healthy root system suitable for establishing quickly. As a fast-growing vine, you can expect significant growth in its first season, with mature vines capable of reaching lengths of 15-20 feet or more, creating a substantial canopy. The ‘Vincent’ kiwi is a fruiting kiwi vine, meaning it will produce fruit once mature and properly pollinated. Fruit production typically begins 2-3 years after planting. These plants are shipped bare root, meaning they arrive without soil or a pot, which helps reduce shipping stress and allows for easier planting. Upon arrival, plant them immediately in a prepared garden bed or larger container with good drainage. The ‘Vincent’ variety is known for producing medium-sized, delicious kiwi fruits that ripen in the fall, usually from October to November, depending on your climate zone. Ensure you have adequate support structures, such as a sturdy trellis or arbor, ready for your growing vines.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How large will the Vincent Kiwi live plant grow? A: The Vincent Kiwi vine is a vigorous grower and can reach lengths of 15-20 feet or more at maturity. Its size can be managed with regular pruning to fit your garden space.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Vincent Kiwi live plant is an outdoor plant, a deciduous vine that requires a period of dormancy and is best suited for garden beds or large outdoor containers where it can climb.
• Q: How much sunlight does the Actinidia deliciosa Vincent need? A: This kiwi variety thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: What condition will the starter plugs arrive in? A: The 5 female kiwi plant starter plugs will arrive bare root, meaning they are shipped without soil or pots. This method helps reduce stress during transit and prepares them for immediate planting upon arrival.
• Q: How long until this plant produces fruit? A: You can typically expect your fruiting kiwi vine to begin producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting, provided it has a suitable male pollinator nearby.
• Q: What is the best time to plant these kiwi starter plugs? A: The best time to plant kiwi starter plugs is in the spring after the last frost, allowing them the entire growing season to establish their root systems before winter.
• Q: Does the ‘Vincent’ kiwi require a male pollinator? A: Yes, the ‘Vincent’ is a female plant and requires a separate male kiwi plant, such as ‘Tomuri’, for successful cross-pollination and fruit production.