{"product_id":"1-issai-hardy-kiwi-plant-3-4-in-starter-self-fertile-vine-for-edible-fruit","title":"1 Issai Hardy Kiwi Plant 3-4 in Starter Self-Fertile Vine for Edible Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Issai Hardy Kiwi (\u003cem\u003eActinidia arguta\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact, self-fertile kiwi vine prized for producing smooth, grape-sized fruit with thin, edible skin. Unlike fuzzy supermarket kiwis, Issai fruit can be eaten whole right off the vine, offering a sweet, tangy flavor. This starter plant is a great choice for home gardeners who want to grow their own fruit on a trellis, arbor, or fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssai is valued for its manageable vigor and its ability to set fruit without a separate male pollinator, making it a practical option for smaller gardens and backyard fruit growing. The vine produces attractive green foliage and small fragrant flowers in spring, followed by fruit that ripens in late summer to early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile variety that can set fruit without a separate male vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces smooth, thin-skinned fruit that can be eaten whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit suited to trellis and arbor growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive green foliage and small spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial vine for home fruit gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actinidia arguta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruiting vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-20 feet with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 feet apart along a trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransplant your Issai Hardy Kiwi starter into a prepared planting site with well-drained soil and a sturdy trellis or support structure. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and shelter from strong winds. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help the vine establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, prune to maintain shape and encourage strong fruiting canes. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, and provide regular watering during dry periods. With proper support and care, this vine can become a productive and attractive addition to the edible landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne Issai Hardy Kiwi starter plant in a 3-4 inch pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67862004629814,"sku":"FSG-082","price":76.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8025690135_qd60.jpg?v=1793267601","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-issai-hardy-kiwi-plant-3-4-in-starter-self-fertile-vine-for-edible-fruit","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}