Geneva Hardy Kiwi (Female)
This variety produces medium-sized fruit with smooth skin so you can eat the whole kiwi! The delicious, honey-scented fruit can be enjoyed out of hand like grapes or made into preserves. You can also use it make a delicious and nutritious popsicle by pureeing it with some applesauce (or your favourite fruit) and a dab of honey, pouring into molds, and freezing it. This vigorous vine can reach up for 40' long, so be prepared to prune, or trellis up to 100lb of fruit per season.
Canadian Hardiness Zone:
5
Pollination:
This female plant produces fruit, but requires a male kiwi plant (of any variety) in order to produce fruit.
Spacing:
Ideally 12 ft apart but no further than 50ft apart
Sun/ Shade requirement:
full sun to fruit
Water requirement:
Relies on 1 inch rainfall every 10 days. Especially right after planting.
If watering during dry spells 1 gallon of water per plant a week
Soil requirement:
Rich well drained, loam soil