{"product_id":"kiwi-seeds","title":"Kiwi Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Kiwi Seeds (Actinidia deliciosa) - Planting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Planting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8-10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebefore the last frost (ideal for controlled germination).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTransplant after all frost danger has passed and soil reaches\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15°C (60°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-draining, slightly acidic mix (pH\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.5-6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e) with compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSurface-sow or lightly cover with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof soil (kiwi seeds need light to germinate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart in small pots; transplant seedlings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-2 feet apart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einitially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBright, indirect light for seedlings; mature plants need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep soil consistently damp (not soggy) until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination \u0026amp; Early Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprout Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(can be erratic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMove outdoors when seedlings have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-4 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand frost risk is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKiwi vines need sturdy trellises or arbors (install early).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eKeep soil\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eevenly moist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(drought-stressed plants drop fruit).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eMulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eUse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebalanced fertilizer (10-10-10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emonthly during growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSwitch to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehigh-potassium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeed when flowering begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eTrain vines along supports; prune in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elate winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto remove dead wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThin excess growth to improve air circulation and fruit quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eMost kiwis need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emale and female plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto bear fruit (plant 1 male per 5-8 females).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSome self-fertile varieties exist (e.g., ‘Issai’).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Fruit Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime to First Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3-5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom seed (grafted plants fruit sooner).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eautumn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(before first frost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMature vines produce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50+ lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eannually under ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRipening Signs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eFruits soften slightly when pressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eSkin turns from green to light brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Climate \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(some hardy varieties survive in Zone 6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eMature vines handle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-12°C (10°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eYoung plants need frost protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKiwi vines grow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20-30 ft long\u003c\/strong\u003e—ensure ample space or prune aggressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolism \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Meaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn China (its origin), kiwi symbolizes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood health and vitality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEat fresh, in salads, smoothies, or desserts (rich in vitamin C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlowers attract\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebees and pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for gardeners seeking exotic, productive vines with lush foliage and sweet fruit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Onsaleseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":50187137614104,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 seeds","offer_id":50187137646872,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/4805\/3784\/files\/1_bb08e21e-b733-493d-a0b3-8797b6e9d504.jpg?v=1751361482","url":"https:\/\/onsaleseeds.com\/products\/kiwi-seeds","provider":"Onsaleseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}