Description: INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH EVERY ORDER!Kiwi Fruit (Actinidia chinensis) - 100 Seeds•Can be started all year.•Non-GMO•American grown seeds•USDA Zone 4-10 (known to survive temps down to -25°)Description:Chinese gooseberry is a rapidly growing woody deciduous climbing vine in the Actinidiaceae family. It can be grown in a variety of soil and pH conditions but prefers moist, loamy, neutral, well-drained soil. It will produce its fruits in both full sun and semi-shade, however, the best fruit production will occur in full sun. Its rapid growth rate makes it a great choice for sturdy trellises, arbors, fences, or walls. Slightly more cold hardy than Actinidia kolomikta and Actinidia melanandra. It can be found growing in thickets and oak forests on slopes or in ravines. This dioecious climber has either male or female flowers. For propagation, both need to be grown to be pollinated by bees and insects. The leaves and fruit are both edible. The flavorful fruits which are rich with vitamin C contain small seeds that are typically eaten with the fruit. When slightly soft under pressure, they are ready to eat. Very soft fruit is considered too ripe and not edible. Flower buds emerge from last year's stems, so pruning in the fall or winter is discouraged.Growing Instructions:1. Soak seeds in water rinsing several times a day for 7 days.2. Mix seeds with moist sand and cold stratify in the refrigerator for at least 30 days.3. Ideally start indoors sowing no deeper than 1/8" deep in well-draining soil sterile starting mix. Keep moist, but not soaked. Cover the pot/container with plastic wrap to keep in the humidity and place full to partial shade. The more sun the better. Once they germinate, remove the plastic wrap. When the seedlings reach a few inches, add a thin layer of clean sand to the top of the soil. When they develop 4 true leaves, move each plant to an individual pot/container. If you want to move them outdoors, harden the plant off to the elements by slowly introducing it to the outdoors over the course of a week. You can also transplant to a prepared site after the threat of frost. Kiwi fruits will mature in October.Shipping:All orders are shipped USPS First Class with tracking at a flat rate whether you buy 1 seed order or 100. Free shipping over $35. All orders come in a resealable plastic zip lock bag labeled with growing instructions. If stored properly, your seeds can last for years. All seeds have been tested to ensure the highest germination rate possible. Our seeds have no weeds or fillers mixed in. You will get 100% of the seed you ordered. We do our absolute best to get all orders placed before 4pm out that day. Orders placed after 4pm will ship the following day. During peak seasons, processing times may be slightly longer. If you have any questions, please contact us at any time.***These products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore we cannot claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All information on our site is provided for educational purposes only.
Price: 1.95 USD
Location: Frisco
End Time: 2024-08-18T01:46:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.89 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Type: Fruit Seeds
Features: Edible
Color: Green
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Genus: Actinidia chinensis
Modified Item: No
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Life Cycle: Perennial
Common Name: Kiwi Fruit, Chinese Gooseberry
Brand: Unbranded
Watering: Keep moist until germination
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer