{"product_id":"issai-hardy-kiwi-live-plant-self-fruiting-kiwi-vine-sweet-grape-sized-fuzzless-fruit-actinidia-arguta-edible-fruit-vine","title":"Issai Hardy Kiwi Live Plant, Self Fruiting Kiwi Vine, Sweet Grape Sized Fuzzless Fruit, Actinidia Arguta, Edible Fruit Vine","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssai Hardy Kiwi – Self-Fruiting Vine with Sweet, Grape-Sized Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy fresh, sweet kiwi fruit straight from your garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssai Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta 'Issai')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e! Unlike the fuzzy kiwi commonly found in grocery stores, Issai produces small, smooth-skinned fruit that can be eaten whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grape-sized fruit is known for its sweet flavor, making it a delicious addition to home orchards, edible landscapes, and backyard gardens. Issai is also self-fruiting, so you only need one plant to produce fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssai Kiwi Plant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Issai Hardy Kiwi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActinidia arguta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Issai'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, grape-sized, smooth-skinned kiwi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self-fruiting; one plant can produce fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA hardiness zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 400 chill hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to approximately three-quarters of a day of sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–12 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Twining vine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil, pH approximately 5.5–7.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, Fuzzless Kiwi Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssai produces smooth-skinned kiwi fruit that is different from the fuzzy kiwi typically sold in grocery stores. The grape-sized fruit can be eaten whole without peeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is valued for its sweet flavor and is reported to contain approximately eight times the vitamin C of citrus fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grower reports that Issai usually begins bearing fruit the year after planting, although fruiting depends on plant establishment and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder favorable conditions, a mature, productive plant may produce up to 100 pounds of fruit. Actual yields vary with age, climate, care, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit ripens at different times depending on your location:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern locations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually late September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore southern locations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually late August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest timing can vary with local weather and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Productive Vine for Gardens and Containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssai is less vigorous than some other hardy kiwi varieties, making it a useful option for gardeners with limited space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be grown in the ground or in a large container. Its attractive foliage twines around supports, making it suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrellises and arbors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFences and walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden privacy screens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge patio containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vine can grow approximately 8–12 feet tall and wide, so provide a sturdy support system as it develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in full sun or a location receiving approximately three-quarters of a day of sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers well-drained soil and does not like excessively wet conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5.5–7.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChill hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 400 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Issai has a spur-type growth habit and generally requires less pruning than more vigorous kiwi varieties. If pruning is needed, the grower recommends doing it during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a sturdy trellis, arbor, fence, or other suitable structure for the twining vine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree shipping to most locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger boxes and shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, US territories, and locations considered remote may require a freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrders will be held if temperatures are warmer than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e89°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or colder than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Shipping will resume when temperatures improve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease enter your preferred shipping date in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Instructions to Seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e box at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Quality and Customer Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Plants are rarely damaged during shipping, but please contact us promptly if you notice a problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf damage occurs, take photos of the package and plant so we can better assist you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Issai Hardy Kiwi to your garden for sweet, smooth-skinned fruit, attractive foliage, and a productive self-fruiting vine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you for supporting our nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67479178543345,"sku":null,"price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_69_f27b1f8c-f168-4870-8a54-c29633a159fb.jpg?v=1794252925","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/issai-hardy-kiwi-live-plant-self-fruiting-kiwi-vine-sweet-grape-sized-fuzzless-fruit-actinidia-arguta-edible-fruit-vine","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}