Light
A sunny position sheltered from damaging wind.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Hardy Kiwi / Kiwiberry
Actinidia arguta
Fruit & berries · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
A vigorous climbing vine bearing small, smooth-skinned kiwi fruit on female plants.
A space where it can thrive
Grow outdoors in a position suited to the plant. Containers need drainage and closer moisture checks than garden beds.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions.
Your care routine
Watering
Water the root zone when the soil begins to dry; avoid standing water.
Soil & drainage
Well-drained, moisture-retentive soil; install a substantial support.
Fertilizer
Feed only as needed during active growth, following the fertilizer label.
Outdoor hardiness
Hardiness varies by cultivar. Actinidia arguta is less dependable in very cold regions than A. kolomikta; seek local advice.
Humidity
Allow air to circulate between plants. Water the soil rather than wetting foliage.
Pollination
Most selections need a compatible male and female of the same species with overlapping bloom. Verify any self-fertile claim on the cultivar label.
Harvest
Vines may take several years to crop. Harvest according to the cultivar’s maturity guidance.
Through the seasons
Train young vines and prune during dormancy and summer. Protect young trunks from winter injury and rodents.
When your plant needs help
- Saturated soil can cause root rot.
- Late frosts can damage tender growth and reduce crops.
Pets & little ones
Eat only correctly identified ripe fruit; people with kiwi allergy should avoid it.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.