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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2017
    A.

    Kiwi Fruit Vines growing zones are 4-9.
    Northern Florida is generally considered zone 9, but you can learn your growing zone with this link.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/

    Yes, you will need a male and female vine to produce any fruit.
    Only buy from a reputable source that clearly labels and guarantees their plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 1, 2017
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 5, 2017
    A.

    This article discusses general causes for lack of flowers on a plant:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-not-blooming.htm

    This article provides more specific advice about helping kiwis bloom:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/no-fruit-on-kiwi-vine.htm

    If you had a particularly warm winter last year, this can inhibit kiwi blooming:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/kiwi-plant-not-flowering.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 4, 2017
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    You can. You will want to take these from the newest growth without a woody stem. These can be reluctant to root sometimes. I recommend using a mixture of a crushed aspirin tab, honey, and a few drops of warm water enough to mix them and turn them into a sticky paste. This will be your rooting hormone. You will want to root these indoors.

    Now you will want to identify the male plants and female plants. You will need both to produce fruit. Here is an article on rooting plant cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

    Here is an article on determine the sex of kiwis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/sex-of-kiwi-plants.htm

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  • Asked by
    Anonymous on
    November 28, 2017

    Q.Article emailed; Subject: Cold Hardy Vines For Zone 3

    Interesting article but I have one question. The article said: "Growing Hardy Flowering Vines Plants in cooler climates benefit from well-draining soil and top dressing of thick organic mulch to protect the roots. Even hardy plants like Arctic kiwi or climbing hydrangea may survive zone 3 temperatures if planted in a sheltered location and provided some protection during the coldest periods of winter." If one has a climbing hydrangea, how do you propose one offer protection during the coldest periods of winter? That "guy" gets huge! TIA!

  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    November 28, 2017
    A.

    If the roots make is through the winter, the plant survives. It will likely suffer some winter die-back. It may be possible to wrap lower branches in burlap so the main branch structure survives. Another idea is to water the plant during cold, dry spells. Winter kill is often due, in part, to desiccation/dehydration. Some may see annual die-back as an advantage since climbing hydrangeas can easily grow out of control.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 6, 2017
    A.

    Kiwi vines should be pruned as needed during the growing season. In winter, dead canes should be removed, as well as canes that produced fruit last summer. This article explains how to do it:
    https://hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1990/V1-309.html#Pruning

    This one explains how to prune hardy kiwi varieties:
    http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/mfruit/kiwifruit.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 11, 2017
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    This could be a difference in microclimates between the location of the two wisterias. One might be exposed to slightly more sun or warmth earlier in the spring, causing it to leaf out earlier. The other wisteria would then be behind its schedule for the etire season. I don't think this would be harmful, though. Here are some other reasons the other wisteria may produce its leaves late:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/wisteria/wisteria-no-leaves.htm

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