14-28 days






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Kiwi Vine Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEActinidia deliciosa
USD 14.99
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Kiwi grows on a vigorous vine that, with patience, rewards you with fuzzy, tangy-sweet homegrown fruit.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Kiwi care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Actinidia deliciosa
- Common names
- Kiwifruit, Chinese Gooseberry
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Genus
- Actinidia
- Species
- A. deliciosa
Start growing
Needs strong trellis, full sun, and regular water. Male and female required for fruit.
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit teaches 'Dioecious' biology – you plant multiple seeds to ensure both sexes.
Propagation
Cuttings or seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Vines can grow 20ft a year. Fruit has fuzzy brown skin and green flesh.
Growing conditions
Mountain forests and scrubland.
Weather & tolerances
Moderate frost; likes humidity.
Pests & plant health
Root rot in wet soil.
Plant safety
Safe; skin is edible but fuzzy.
Botanical features
A vigorous deciduous woody vine. Dioecious (needs male and female plants).
Varieties
‘Hayward’ (Female), ‘Tomuri’ (Male).
Garden & everyday uses
Fresh fruit (High Vitamin C), pavlova garnish
Native range & distribution
Native to China; major cultivation in NZ and Italy.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Renamed 'Kiwi' in New Zealand after the bird, for marketing purposes.
History
Originally called 'Chinese Gooseberry', it was rebranded in 1959 during the Cold War to avoid 'Chinese' association and boost sales.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-12SW2 — USD 14.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Kiwi Vine from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Kiwi Vine seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Kiwi Vine seeds take to germinate?
Kiwi Vine seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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