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- Q.My Kiwi Plant Is Wilting - I bought a prolific kiwi plant a few days ago and it is starting to wilt and look all brown ...
- Q.Hardy Kiwi - Have supposedly 1 male and two females. Plant more than 4 yrs old. I have fertilized slightly with 10-10-10 and ...
- Q.Moving Kiwi To A Larger Trellis - I have a pair of kiwi vines in my backyard. I started with just tomato cages for them to ...
- Q.Kiwi - I have a female arctic kiwi and a male kiwi that is a normal type of kiwi. Will this combination ...
- Q.North American Kiwi - Dear friends, I have two kiwi plants and they both started developing issues with leaves. leaves on a 2 year old kiwi ...
- Q.Hardy Kiwi - My vines are ten years old, 2 females 1 male. I have had an abundance of flowers for several years, ...
- Q.ZZ Plants - What is the best soil to repot my zz plant in?
Asked by
sonew1 on
February 27, 2017
30028Q.my kiwi plant is wilting
I bought a prolific kiwi plant a few days ago and it is starting to wilt and look all brown and it was looking just fine 2 days ago and I do not know what I need to do. Can someone please help me? I do not want it to die.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 1, 2017A.Did you plant your new Kiwi into the ground?
I'm not sure on your growing zone, but planting should occur after danger of frost has passed.
Wilting could be due to the plant not taking up moisture. Make sure the soil that you planting in is well draining.
If the roots are in soggy soil, they can suffer root rot.
Your Kiwi Vine also needs a full sun location.The links below will refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-well-drained-garden-soil.htm
Also, most reputable garden centers will guarantee their plants. Check your receipt and call the point of purchase.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anne L on
March 4, 2017
7aQ.hardy kiwi
Have supposedly 1 male and two females. Plant more than 4 yrs old. I have fertilized slightly with 10-10-10 and pruned sparingly. Last year I saw only one blossom. Otherwise has never bloomed. Please advise. Thanks so much.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 5, 2017A.The plants often take several years to mature, fruiting can take 5 to 9 years.
Your fertilizer choice is correct, so you just need more time!
Here are some links with care information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/how-to-fertilize-kiwis.htmWas this answer useful?10 - Asked by
Pinkaboo on
May 5, 2017
Mountain View, CAQ.Moving Kiwi to a Larger Trellis
I have a pair of kiwi vines in my backyard. I started with just tomato cages for them to climb on but the female is quickly overgrowing the height of the tomato cage. I bought a much larger trellis (biggest one they had at the nursery) for the pair but I'm unsure if I should just put it next to the existing tomato cage or if I can unwrap the vine and move it to the larger trellis without hurting it. Any advice is much appreciated!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 7, 2017A.If you vine is actively growing I would not remove the first trellis. This would best be done when the plant is dormant.
I would tuck the new trellis next to the vine.
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Jnett73401 on
May 12, 2017
08007Q.Kiwi
I have a female arctic kiwi and a male kiwi that is a normal type of kiwi. Will this combination produce fruit? We have had the plants for three years and I just noticed they were different types of kiwis.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2017A.You need a 1 to 6 ratio of males to females and lots of patience.
It can take 5 to 9 years for fruit.https://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg/hardy-kiwi
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
borisitin on
May 23, 2017
New York, NYQ.north american kiwi
Dear friends, I have two kiwi plants and they both started developing issues with leaves. leaves on a 2 year old kiwi plant (male) started turning red color (dull red and brownish) and developing holes. leaves on a recently replanted 5 year old kiwi plant started turning completely black and charring. They look like they were burnt in fire. Also, we recently planted a 1 year old quince tree and the leaves are starting to curl and rot. What should we do? Thank you so much and have a wonderful gardening season!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2017A.These articles have information on pests and disease issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/common-kiwi-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/pests-of-kiwi-vines-information-for-treating-kiwi-bugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/fegen/controlling-quince-rust.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 25, 2017Q.Hardy kiwi
My vines are ten years old, 2 females 1 male. I have had an abundance of flowers for several years, we see little baby fruit inside them. All of a sudden though all of them drop on the ground. Help!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 26, 2017A.The two major reasons for premature fruit drop is irregular watering and lack of pollination.
During the vines active growing period, and due to the fact that they have shallow roots, you may need to water 2 to 3 times a day.
Apply 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch to the soil surface to help with moisture retention.
Make sure that you have Kiwi that are compatible pollinators.
Grow other flowers near the vines that attract pollinators.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/no-fruit-on-kiwi-vine.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
erlaschmitt on
May 31, 2017
18041Q.ZZ plants
What is the best soil to repot my zz plant in?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2017A.A commercial potting soil that drains well is a good soil choice.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/zz-plant/caring-for-zz-plant.htm
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