Your Guide to Cultivating Young Kiwi Trees (Page 2 ) | December 7, 2023

Planting the seeds:

Once the seeds have stratified, plant them in a small pot filled with a mixture of potting soil and perlite. Bury the seed about 1/4 inch deep in the soil and water it gently. Cover the pot with plastic wrap to create a mini-greenhouse and place it in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.

Transplanting the seedlings:

After a few weeks, the seedlings should start to sprout. Once they have several sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into a larger pot. Use a pot that is at least 18-24 inches in diameter and 24 inches deep, filled with a mixture of potting soil, compost, and perlite.

Caring for the kiwi tree:

Kiwi trees need plenty of sunlight to grow and produce fruit. Place the pot in a sunny location or use grow lights if necessary. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize the tree with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Providing support:

Kiwi trees are vines and need support to grow vertically. Place a trellis or stake in the pot and gently tie the kiwi vine to it as it grows.

Pruning:

Prune the kiwi tree in late winter or early spring to remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Also, remove any lateral branches that are growing from the base of the plant.

Harvesting:

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