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Tree Seed Starter Kit

Kiwi Vine Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEActinidia deliciosa

USD 14.99

100 in stock

Kiwi grows on a vigorous vine that, with patience, rewards you with fuzzy, tangy-sweet homegrown fruit.

GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

14-28 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Kiwi care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Actinidia deliciosa
Common names
Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry
Family
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Species
A. deliciosa
01

Start growing

Needs strong trellis, full sun, and regular water. Male and female required for fruit.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit teaches 'Dioecious' biology – you plant multiple seeds to ensure both sexes.

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Propagation

Cuttings or seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Vines can grow 20ft a year. Fruit has fuzzy brown skin and green flesh.

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Growing conditions

Mountain forests and scrubland.

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Weather & tolerances

Moderate frost; likes humidity.

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Pests & plant health

Root rot in wet soil.

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Plant safety

Safe; skin is edible but fuzzy.

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Botanical features

A vigorous deciduous woody vine. Dioecious (needs male and female plants).

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Varieties

‘Hayward’ (Female), ‘Tomuri’ (Male).

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh fruit (High Vitamin C), pavlova garnish

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Native range & distribution

Native to China; major cultivation in NZ and Italy.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Renamed 'Kiwi' in New Zealand after the bird, for marketing purposes.

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History

Originally called 'Chinese Gooseberry', it was rebranded in 1959 during the Cold War to avoid 'Chinese' association and boost sales.

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How do I grow Kiwi Vine from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Kiwi Vine seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Kiwi Vine seeds take to germinate?

Kiwi Vine seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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