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Issai Kiwi Plant – Sweet, Cold-Hardy Kiwis for Your Garden 🍇🌿
The Issai Kiwi Plant is a versatile and hardy variety that produces small, sweet kiwis with a smooth, edible skin. This cold-hardy kiwi plant is perfect for gardeners who want to grow delicious, nutrient-rich fruit in colder climates where other kiwis may not thrive. The Issai kiwi is self-pollinating, meaning you don’t need another plant nearby to produce fruit, though planting multiple plants can enhance yield and fruit size. This tree provides a high yield of chemical-free fruit, making it ideal for fresh snacking, smoothies, or using in gourmet dishes. With its small size and early ripening, the Issai kiwi plant is perfect for small spaces or container gardening, offering both beauty and tasty fruit to enjoy.
USDA Growing Zones and Chill Hours
- Thrives in USDA Zones 3-8
- Requires 100-200 chill hours, ideal for regions with cold winters and moderate temperatures ❄️
Pollination & Fruit Production
- Pollination: The Issai Kiwi is self-pollinating, so you don’t need another plant for fruit production.
- Fruit Description: The Issai kiwi produces small, oval-shaped fruits with a smooth green skin that is edible. The flesh is sweet and tangy with tiny edible seeds.
- Taste: Known for its sweet and tangy flavor, the Issai kiwi is perfect for fresh snacking or adding to smoothies, salads, and desserts.
- Ripening Time: The fruit ripens in late summer to early fall, usually in August to September.
How to Plant & Grow Issai Kiwi Plants
- Sun Requirements 🌞: Full sun for at least 6-8 hours a day is essential for healthy growth and fruit production.
- Soil Requirements 🌿: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-7.0) enriched with organic material for better growth and fruit yield.
- Spacing 🌳: Space plants 3-5 feet apart to provide room for healthy growth and good airflow between plants.
- Mature Size 🌳: The Issai kiwi plant grows to a mature height of 6-8 feet, making it suitable for smaller gardens, trellises, or containers.
Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
- 1️⃣ Prepare the Soil 🧑🌾: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Add organic compost to improve fertility and structure.
- 2️⃣ Dig a Hole 🕳️: Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball to ensure room for root expansion and healthy growth.
- 3️⃣ Position the Plant 🌿: Place the plant in the hole, making sure the root ball is level with the surrounding soil surface.
- 4️⃣ Backfill & Water 💧: Fill the hole with soil, pressing gently to remove air pockets, and water thoroughly to settle the roots.
- 5️⃣ Mulch Around the Base 🌱: Apply mulch or Weed Pro Weed Mats to retain moisture and prevent weeds from competing for nutrients.
Ongoing Care & Maintenance
- Watering 💧: Keep the soil consistently moist during the first year to establish strong roots. Once established, water deeply once a week during dry periods.
- Pruning ✂️: Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to shape the plant for better airflow and fruit production.
- Fertilizing 🍃: Apply Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks to support the plant’s early growth. For mature plants, apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote fruit production.
- Protection 🛡️: Use Max Growth Berry Shelters to protect young plants from pests, animals, and extreme weather 🌳🛡️.
Ripening Time, Taste & Uses
- Ripens in late summer to early fall, typically between August and September.
- Sweet and tangy fruit 🍇 with a firm texture, perfect for fresh snacking, making smoothies, or using in desserts.
- Great for eating fresh, making kiwi jam, or using in salads, smoothies, or tropical fruit bowls 🍇🍯.
Delicious Recipes
Kiwi-Mint Sorbet 🍇🍧
Ingredients:
- 4 Issai kiwi fruits (peeled and chopped)
- 1/4 cup honey 🍯
- 1 tablespoon lime juice 🍋
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 🌿
Instructions:
- 1️⃣ Blend kiwi, honey, lime juice, and mint leaves until smooth 🍇🌿.
- 2️⃣ Pour into a shallow pan and freeze for 3-4 hours until firm.
- 3️⃣ Scoop into bowls and serve as a refreshing summer dessert 🍧🍇.
Kiwi-Infused Chicken Skewers 🍇🍗
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
- 3 Issai kiwi fruits (peeled and mashed)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes 🌶️
Instructions:
- 1️⃣ Mix mashed kiwi, soy sauce, olive oil, and chili flakes in a bowl 🍇🌶️.
- 2️⃣ Marinate chicken chunks in the mixture for 1 hour.
- 3️⃣ Thread chicken onto skewers and grill for 10-12 minutes, basting occasionally 🍗🍇.
Kiwi and Avocado Salad 🍇🥑
Ingredients:
- 4 Issai kiwis (peeled and chopped)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 tablespoon honey 🍯
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 🌿
Instructions:
- 1️⃣ Mix kiwi, avocado, honey, and olive oil in a bowl 🍇🥑.
- 2️⃣ Sprinkle with black pepper and toss gently.
- 3️⃣ Serve as a light and refreshing appetizer or side dish 🥗🍇.
Essential Products for Maximum Growth
- ✅ Max Growth Berry Shelters – Protects young plants from pests and extreme weather 🌳🛡️.
- ✅ Nutra-Pro 1st Year Fertilizer Paks – Promotes strong root growth and healthy fruit production 🌿.
- ✅ Soil Moist Transplant Mix – Helps retain moisture and reduces transplant shock 💧.
- ✅ Weed Pro Weed Mats – Prevents weed growth and conserves moisture 🌱.
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- ✅ Large Selection 🌳 – Choose from a wide variety of healthy, high-quality plants
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