{"product_id":"kiwi-femelle-vitakola-a-kolomikta","title":"Female Kolomikta Kiwi (A. Kolomikta)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e🥝 Kiwi VITAKOLA\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e VITAKOLA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy kiwi \/ mini-kiwi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eActinidia kolomikta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actinidiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌱 The Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVITAKOLA is a variety of \u003cstrong\u003ehardy kiwi\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly interesting for regions with cold winters. It is a vigorous climbing plant that can reach several meters in height and thrives with a solid support: trellis, pergola, fence, or arbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt produces long stems that naturally twine around their support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🥝 The Fruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruits are small kiwis with \u003cstrong\u003esmooth skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, unlike the classic brown, fuzzy-skinned kiwi. They are generally eaten \u003cstrong\u003ewhole, with the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is green, juicy, and sweet, with a pleasantly fruity and slightly tart flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e👉 The fruits are particularly enjoyable to eat fresh directly from the garden. 😋\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e❄️ Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is one of its great assets! 🌨️\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VITAKOLA kiwi is much more cold-hardy than traditional kiwi (\u003cem\u003eActinidia deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e). Once well established, it can withstand very low winter temperatures, making it suitable for Quebec gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ However, \u003cstrong\u003eyoung plants\u003c\/strong\u003e and especially young shoots can be susceptible to late spring frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Flowering and Pollination\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVITAKOLA is a \u003cstrong\u003efemale\u003c\/strong\u003e variety. To obtain fruit, a \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible male plant\u003c\/strong\u003e must flower nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowering generally occurs in late spring, with small, very fragrant white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy kiwi likes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Sunny or slightly shaded exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 Rich, deep, and well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 Regular moisture, especially during growth and fruit formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪵 A very sturdy support, as the plant becomes heavy with age and fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to choose a location relatively \u003cstrong\u003esheltered from strong winds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✂️ Pruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePruning is important to keep the plant productive and prevent it from becoming quickly invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe goal is generally to maintain a permanent structure with fruiting branches that are regularly renewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🥝 Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small fruits generally ripen \u003cstrong\u003ein the fall\u003c\/strong\u003e, often before the deep cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn interesting feature: they can be harvested when still firm, then \u003cstrong\u003efinish ripening after harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Its Main Assets\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITAKOLA is primarily about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🥝 Smooth, edible-skinned fruits\u003cbr\u003e❄️ Excellent hardiness\u003cbr\u003e🌿 A very vigorous climbing plant\u003cbr\u003e🌸 Beautiful spring flowering\u003cbr\u003e😋 Sweet and fragrant fruits\u003cbr\u003e🏡 An interesting variety for cold climates\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e VITAKOLA is an excellent choice for anyone wishing to grow kiwi in a climate where traditional kiwi would be much more difficult to succeed. However, it requires \u003cstrong\u003eplenty of space, a robust support, and a compatible male pollinator\u003c\/strong\u003e to yield a good harvest. 🌿🥝\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","offers":[{"title":"6\" to 1'","offer_id":50580593377519,"sku":null,"price":16.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3824\/0239\/files\/VITAKOLAFEUILLAGE.png?v=1787748934","url":"https:\/\/nutcrackernursery.com\/products\/kiwi-femelle-vitakola-a-kolomikta","provider":"Pépinière Casse-Noisette","version":"1.0","type":"link"}