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Hardy Kiwi

Actinidia arguta are new to commercial markets and the kiwi berries are sometimes referred to as mini kiwis or kiwi grapes. Kiwi berries can be eaten whole! The berries have a smooth skin that is edible and are even sweeter than Fuzzy Kiwis. Kiwi vines will tolerate part shade to full sun. They thrive for us in the Pacific Northwest but are also extremely hardy, up to Zone 3. One hardy male is needed to pollinate up to eight hardy females.

Plant availability by Season Fall Winter / Spring Summer All

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NSKIANA

ANANASNAYA FEMALE HARDY KIWI (Actinidia arguta)

Smaller fruits than fuzzy kiwi, hardy kiwis have sweeter, smooth skinned fruits and much earlier ripening. Ananasnaya Kiwi produces fruit in large clusters. Vigorous growth, pretty, fragrant flowers. Sun or shade tolerant. Needs a Male Hardy Kiwi for pollination. Hardy to -25° F.

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NSKICHA

CHANG BAI HARDY KIWI (Actinidia arguta)

Green, smooth skinned, sweet fruits are productive and somewhat heart shaped. Chang Bai Hardy Kiwi is a Chinese selection from its border with North Korea by the Chang Bai Mountain Research Institute.

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CHICO 74-49 HARDY FEMALE KIWI (Actinidia arguta)

Medium sized, green, smooth skinned fruits separate easily from the stem, Chico 74-49 ripens about a week earlier than Ananasnaya. Pollinated by Male Hardy Kiwi.

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NSKIEAR

EARLY CORDIFOLIA FEMALE KIWI (Actinidia arguta var. cordifol

Fruit ripens earlier than other cordifolia varieties, and Early Cordifolia Female Kiwi is just as sweet.

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NSKIMAL

HARDY KIWI MALE (POLLINATOR) (Actinidia arguta)

Pollinator for Female Kiwis. One Male Hardy Kiwi is needed per 8 Females. Pollinates Ananasnaya, Chico, Ken’s Red, Early Cordifolia, Jumbo, and Meyer's.

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ISSAI HARDY FEMALE KIWI (Actinidia arguta)

Smooth skinned, very sweet, precocious 1 1/2" long fruits. Issai Female Hardy Kiwi is a Japanese self-fertile kiwi. Less vigorous than other kiwi so it is easily grown in pot. Considered self fertile but much higher yielding if planted with a Flowercloud Male Kiwi. Bears quickly. Photo courtesy of Chaim Kempler, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

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NSKIKEN

KENS RED HARDY FEMALE KIWI (Actinidia purpurea)

Large, smooth red skinned delicious fruit with red flesh. Ken's Red ripens just after Ananasnaya and Chico Female Hardy Kiwis. Needs pollination by a Male Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta).

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MY SWEET CHICO - FEMALE HARDY KIWI (Actinidia arguta)

Smooth skinned, mild, and sweet, 1 1/2" long fruits. Vigorous plant averaging 20 pounds/plant at maturity. My Sweet Chico female hardy kiwi is planted in our orchard and is a staff favorite based on its ease of harvest and fruit flavor.

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