Actinidia arguta 'Ken's Red'
Actinidia arguta, commonly known as hardy kiwi or tara vine, is a deciduous, fast-growing, twining woody vine that is typically grown for its attractive foliage and edible fruit. The Fruits of Ken's red turn red when ripe. Their flesh is red, mild and very sweet. Since Ken's Red is a female be sure to order a male to insure fruit set.
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Om denne planten
Actinidia
Kiwi vines (Actinidia) are deciduous twining climbers from the temperate forests of eastern Asia, mainly China, Japan and the Russian Far East. They are grown for their edible fruits as well as for their large, decorative leaves. Most species carry male and female flowers on separate plants, so a male plant is usually needed nearby to get fruit.
Actinidia arguta
The hardy kiwi or kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta) comes from China, Japan, Korea and the Russian Far East. It is a vigorous climber with glossy, finely toothed leaves and fragrant, greenish-white flowers in June. The grape-sized fruits have a smooth, edible skin and a sweeter, more aromatic taste than the common kiwi.
Plassering og jord
The hardy kiwi grows in sun or partial shade in any ordinary garden soil that stays moist but drains well, and it also copes with clay. It is the most frost-resistant of the fruiting kiwis and comes through Belgian winters without trouble. In very rich soil it grows extremely fast.
Beskjæring og stell
Train the stems onto a strong support. In winter, from December to February, shorten the side shoots to a few buds, and in summer cut back shoots that become too long. Most plants need a male partner to fruit, although self-fertile selections exist. The fruits are picked from late September through October.
Bruk i hagen
Ideal for pergolas, fences, arches and walls, where it combines handsome foliage with a generous crop. The small fruits are eaten straight from the plant, skin and all, and keep for about two weeks in the fridge. The scented flowers are visited by bees.
Egenskaper
Botanisk
| Familie | Actinidiaceae |
| Slekt | Actinidia |
| Art | arguta |
| Sort | 'Ken's Red' |
Blomstring
| Blomstringstid | april, may |
| Farge (blomst) | white |
Løv
| Eviggrønn | no |
| Farge (løv) | green |
Vekstform
| Høyde | 200 cm |
Voksested
| Vinterherdighet | -20 °C |
| Jordtype | neutral |
| Voksested | sun |
| Jordfuktighet | normal |
Bruk
| Type (bruk) | climbing |