Kiwi: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Kiwi (Page 2 ) | April 9, 2025
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  1. When and where to plant kiwis?
  2. Kiwis are planted in the fall, ideally at the end of September. The soil should be rich, light, well-drained, and deep. It should remain moist, but kiwis also need sun, so choose a location in partial shade. As this is a vigorous, climbing plant, you should grow it near a trellis structure such as a pergola (a tree trunk will also work).
    1. How to plant kiwi?
    • Dig planting holes at least 50 cm wide and deep. This should be twice the size of the root ball you are planting.
    • Place the plants 4 to 6 m apart.
    • Apply well-rotted organic fertilizer (compost).
    • Place the root ball in the middle of the hole and fill it with compost.
    • Roll the bottom up tightly.
    • Water thoroughly without drowning the roots.
    1. Plant care
    2. Kiwis are sensitive to drought. Make sure the soil is always moist. Add more when it’s hot and much less when it’s cold. Fertilize each plant every fall. In spring, choose a special fruit tree fertilizer. Protect young plants from frost in winter with a protective cover. Remember to exercise the stems as they grow without overloading the branches. As for pruning, although the tree isn’t bearing fruit yet, there’s not much to do except balance everything. In January, after fruiting, prune two buds under each group of fruits and remove the fruit-bearing branches. In summer, cut back the four-leafed shoots.
      1. Harvest

      Patience is key when growing this crop, as you should know that kiwis only bear fruit after about five years. Kiwis are harvested in the summer before the first frost. Simply turn and separate them from the stem. After about ten years, up to 30 kg of fruit can be harvested per vine!

 

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