How Do You Grow Kiwi (Actinidia )?
Kiwi fruits grow on decorative vines. They are exported heavily from Italy, China and New Zealand, among other countries. The kiwi fruit is a good source of vitamin C as well as A and E. But mostly it is the delicate, sweet flavor and the slight crunch of the artistically arranged little black seeds that make the kiwi so popular. You can grow Kiwis (Actinidia deliciosa) in the garden. Here is some information on the plant and its needs. The Actinidia species are long lived plants that can grow for 50 years. You can grow these plants very much like you would grow grapes with good supports. Although it is often stated kiwis that grow well where citrus, peaches and almonds grow well, this isn’t exactly true all the time since these other trees will take a more intense sun and a less rich soil and still grow well. Kiwis are dioecious, that is, they have separate male and female plants. So if you want fruit you will need to plant at least one male plant for every five females for pollinatio
