anyone growing mini kiwi's

[Kier]

what are they like, and how long to fruit, growing tips

[Guest]

I have no tips what so ever, just a history of failure Look forward to seeing what other grapes have to say.

[veggiechicken]

There are several threads - here's one http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...wis_82748.html

[chrisdb]

I am, but actinidia kolomikta, not the more commonly grown actinidia arguta. They are supposed to be a bit less vigorous but also produce small edible berries if you plant female plants. I have small arches and thought it was worth a try to get a bit less of a monster.

Because it is normally grown as an ornamental and the males have more variegated leaves, most people only plant males and don't get any fruit.

[datz]

Two abysmal failures, so I gave up!

[chrisdb]

I've heard Issai is hopeless. The experience of my parents suggests it's true as they've had an Issai kiwi almost a decade and had no fruit.

My aunt has some non-self fertile actindia arguta vines that do give lots of fruit, but she lives in north France.