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Kiwi Spring 2008 shipping has ended. Now taking preorders for Fall 2008 shipping.
A new fruit for Southern growers. Kiwi fruit brings a pretty price in the supermarket, and it is easy to understand why, when it boasts the flavors of pineapple, strawberry and melon. It is really like eating a fruit salad! Two kinds of kiwis can be grown-- the more familiar fuzzy kiwi and the more cold tolerant smooth kiwi.
Kiwis grow on a large, rambling, deciduous
vine with broad, deep green leaves and soft, white undersides. New growth is covered with velvety
red hairs. In May, the vines burst forth with
large, white blossoms that fill the air with a
heavenly perfume. Harvesting begins while the fruit is
still hard in October. Fruit can be stored in a cool
place up to 6 months.
Kiwis prefer well-drained soils and part to full sun. Trellis
for best results.
Fuzzy Varieties (Arguta deliciosa)
Arguta kiwis are the smooth-skinned cousins of the fuzzy or A. deliciosa kiwi. The plants are more cold tolerant and less vigorous. The bite-sized fruit is eaten skin and all and has a sweeter flavor than the fuzzy kiwi. Many varieties have been developed, some with very unusual skin and flesh coloring.
HARDY RED One of the largest smooth-skinned kiwi.
Very prolific with a deep red skin. Red flesh is tangy sweet.
Ripens late August-September. Needs a male pollinator. Zones
6-9. $32.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
ISSAI A great Japanese variety. Great flavor.
Ripens late August-September. Self-fertile. Zones
6-9. $32.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
MALE ARGUTA Pollinates up to 4 females. Use with
all female Arguta chinensis. Zones 6-9. $32.99 3 gal (3-4ft).
Are we out of what you are looking for? Email us at Justfruits@hotmail.com and we'll put you on the "Call When Available" list. We will call you! Please come to see us if you can (Wednesday to Sunday, 9:05-5:08). We are located 19 miles south of Tallahassee, just off US Highway 98, 1 mile east of the intersection with US Highway 319 (South of Crawfordville center and actually in the village of Medart). If you need further directions, feel free to call us at 1-850-926-5644 or enter 30 St. Frances St. Crawforville FL 32327 (or Just Fruits Nursery) into Google Maps ( CLICK HERE). |