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- Q.I Have Had Kiwi Plants Since 2018 No Fruit Same With Figs. - Hi I have two Kiwi plants in my back yard. for the past several years. The one grows flowers. Then ...
- Q.I Have Been Growing Figs And Kiwi’s Since 2018. - I bought figs at Lowe's in 2018. I only get a leafy plant that has numerous stems, I have tried ...
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Anonymous on
November 27, 2023Q.I Have Had Kiwi Plants Since 2018 No Fruit Same With Figs.
Hi I have two Kiwi plants in my back yard. for the past several years. The one grows flowers. Then a few days later the flowers die and area of the flowers turns back what to do? If I dig them up and put better soil will I kill them? I planted figs in my back yard also. Have got no fruit so far have no clue why? as soon as leaves com out ill send pictures. Please need advice love fruit.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 28, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It could be a pollination problem. Do you have other flowers blooming to attract the pollinators to your yard?
Are your kiwi plants male and female? If not, you need to purchase another. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/no-fruit-on-kiwi-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi
If you want to improve the soil, just add compost around the plants and lightly work in.
Here is info on fig trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
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- Asked by
John Munro on
March 2, 2025
clarksville, TN zone 7Q.I Have Been Growing Figs And Kiwi’s Since 2018.
I bought figs at Lowe's in 2018. I only get a leafy plant that has numerous stems, I have tried cutting stems to the ground, did nothing. tried adding fruit fertilizer, nothing has ever gotten flowers or fruit. My kiwis, I was told, both plants can be male and female? A couple of years ago. It bloomed before and fruit could grow, that area died and turned black. No fruit ever? tried replanting but nothing? Hav not started growing yet so photo is ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 3, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the plants and conditions around them. What you are describing could have a few different causes, though.
Sometimes, overfertilization can be worse than under. Before you feed, I would recommend testing the soil for deficiencies, overfeeding, or pH issues. This will let you know exactly what they need. Too much nitrogen or too little phosphorus and potassium will be the culprit, usually, but a soil test would confirm.
You mentioned flowers turning black and falling off of the kiwi. This could have a few causes, as well. That could be a sign of fungal/bacterial infection. This is usually caused by soils that stay too wet for too long. Then again, if you haven't confirmed the sexes of your kiwis, it could be a lack of pollination. You have at least one female, it sounds like. Here are some articles that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/kiwi-plant-not-flowering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/kiwi-plant-not-flowering.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fertilizing-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
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