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How hardy are kiwis?
The large-fruited kiwis of the Chinese ray-stylus (Actinidia chinensis) need a lot of heat and in this country can only grow in wintry grape-growing regions. In contrast, the particularly frost-resistant varieties of the Sharp-toothed Radial Pen (Actinidia arguta) also thrive in the colder regions.
The easy-care kiwi smoke is well suited for cultivation in the home garden. The large-fruited kiwi Heyward, as you get to buy in the German supermarkets all year, is not very hardy and can already take damage at -10 ° C. It is therefore only suitable for cultivation in winter-mildew regions. The much frost-harder small fruity mini kiwis, z. As the so-called Bayern Kiwi or Weiki, are winter hardy to -30 ° C and bring good results even in colder climates in Germany.
Kiwi as an outdoor plant
If you plant the kiwis in sheltered, windless conditions, for example, on a south or south-west wall, they are already well protected from extreme weather and frost.For young plants, especially those that are planted in autumn, it is still recommended additional winter protection of the root area by thick mulch layer, foliage or brushwood. If the Kiwis are planted in early summer, they have better chances to get through the winter without damage.
Kiwi as a container plant
Keeping the kiwi in the bucket is made more difficult by the pronounced vigor of the Schlingstrauch. The kiwi plants can climb 10 meters and more. For kiwi kiwis, the following should be noted:
Tips & Tricks
Since the mini-kiwis cast out relatively early in the spring, additional protection against late frosts is advisable.
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