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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 9, 2011
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    Move the male plant. In some varieties of kiwi, the female plant is toxic to the male. Move the male about 10 or more feet away and it should recover.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 11, 2011
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    The new growth is probably too damaged to recover, but kiwis regrow lost growth amazingly fast. I would remove the damaged growth.

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    Nikki on
    May 13, 2011
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    You can only tell them apart once they flower. The female flower will have a small ball inside the flower (which is the immature kiwi) while the male flower will not.

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    Nikki on
    May 20, 2011
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    Hardy species will grow in your zone. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/kiwi/growing-hardy-kiwi-vine.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    May 23, 2011
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    This article will help you with propagation. Kiwi vines propagate well from softwood cuttings:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

    The only reliable way to tell the difference between male and females is to check their flowers. The female flowers will have an immature fruit in the center.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 29, 2011
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    You may need to prune your vines to improve their fruit production. Also, you could have poor pollination—ensure that there is a healthy male variety nearby. Some good male varieties include Tomuri, Atlas and Matua.

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    Nikki on
    May 29, 2011
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    The only way to tell a female kiwi from a male kiwi vine is by the flowers, when they bloom. If you are not getting any flowers, it may not be in enough light. Kiwis need a sunny location, sturdy support, and pruning to produce good crops. When planted, the vines should be pruned back to 4 or 5 buds. And yes, they need at least one male plant to pollinate female varieties. Good female varieties to choose from include Abbott, Bruno, Hayward and Monty. Male varieties include Tomuri, Atlas and Matua. Examining the flowers of a kiwi are the only way to determine for sure if you have a male or female plant if unknown or incorrectly labeled. Since yours is not blooming, you may want to consider getting a male variety and plant it nearby.

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