Kens Red Hardy Female Kiwi
Actinidia arguta x melanandra
Fruits turn red when ripe. Flesh is red, mild and very sweet. Since Ken's Red is a female be sure to order a male to insure fruit set. Low-chill variety. Can be grown successfully in Gulf states, where it ripens at the end of June. One of the largest hardy kiwis. Since it crops heavily, it has a tendency to alternate bear. Heavy bearing one year, little or no bearing the next. Space 10' to 15' apart on 6' tall trellis. Zones 6-9.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Excellent |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Very Good |
| Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
| Sun Tolerance | Very Good |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Poor |
| Shade Tolerance | Good |
| No Spray | Very Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Fair |
| Fresh for Kids | Very Good |
| Deer Resistance | Fair |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Vine |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | No |
| This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |