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Monty
Kiwi (Fuzzy) in the US
Monty gives you a decent crop of medium-sized kiwi, known for its sweet flavor. It's a good all-rounder for anyone wanting a steady supply of home-grown fruit.
Sow window for Kiwi (Fuzzy) generally, zone 6.
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How to grow it
Kiwi, they're from the Actinidiaceae family, medium difficulty, so not for the faint-hearted gardener. You'll want to sow seeds indoors, about 1/4 inch (6mm) deep, starting them in March or April, depending on your USDA zone. Some zones, like 8 or 9, can start earlier, even February. Keep the soil warm, around 70°F (21°C), on a windowsill or with a heat mat. It's a long haul, mind you, about 730 days from seed to first harvest, so don't expect instant gratification.
Once your seedlings have a few true leaves, gently prick them out into individual pots. When all danger of last frost has passed, and they're a good size, you can start hardening them off for about 10-14 days. Plant them out in a sunny spot, somewhere with good drainage, giving them plenty of room, like 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) apart. They're proper climbers, so get a strong trellis or support ready from day one, like I say, they'll need it.
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Track your Kiwi (Fuzzy) from packet to plate
Sowing reminders and harvest forecasts for your own frost dates, the Seed Tin, Scan Centre for any label or packet, and the Potty Mouth Garden Club. Free to start.
