1 Vincent Kiwi Starter Plug | Actinidia chinensis Bare Root Kiwi Vine | Edible Garden Fruit Plant

Vincent Kiwi is a vigorous fruiting vine grown for its sweet, flavorful kiwi fruit and attractive foliage. This starter plug arrives as a bare root plant ready to begin establishing in the garden, making it a practical choice for home growers who want to add an edible vine to a sunny trellis, arbor, or fence line. The vine produces broad green leaves and twining growth that can create a productive and ornamental garden feature over time.

Kiwi vines are long-lived, deciduous climbers that need a sturdy support structure and room to spread. Vincent Kiwi is valued for its fruit quality and reliable growth habit when given proper site conditions. It works well in edible landscapes, home orchards, and garden borders where a strong vertical accent is desired.

Plant Features

• Produces sweet, edible kiwi fruit when grown under suitable conditions
• Vigorous twining vine that can be trained on a trellis, arbor, or fence
• Deciduous foliage provides seasonal interest and summer shade
• Starter plug form allows for early establishment in the garden
• Well suited to edible landscaping and home fruit gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Actinidia chinensis
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting vine
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment
• Growth Habit: Vigorous climbing vine
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Spacing: Provide ample room for vines to spread along a sturdy support

Planting & Care

Plant your Vincent Kiwi starter plug in a prepared location with well-drained soil and a strong trellis, arbor, or fence for support. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without crowding, position the plant at the same depth it was previously growing, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. During the first growing season, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

As the vine grows, train the main stems onto the support and remove any competing growth as needed. Kiwi vines benefit from regular watering during dry periods and may require annual pruning to maintain shape and encourage productive growth. Protect young plants from strong winds and extreme temperature swings while they become established. With proper care, the vine can develop into a long-lived garden feature.

What's Included

One Vincent Kiwi starter plug (Actinidia chinensis) as a bare root kiwi vine.