Growing Kiwi Fruit from Seed: A Patient's Guide
 
Growing kiwi fruit from seed is a long-term project, as it can take 3 to 5 years before your vine produces fruit.  The first step is to extract the tiny black seeds from a ripe kiwi.  You can do this by blending the fruit with water for a few seconds to separate the pulp from the seeds, then rinsing them in a colander.
To prepare the seeds for planting, they require **cold stratification**, which simulates the winter conditions needed to break their dormancy.  Place the clean seeds on a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag and refrigerate for 2-3 months.
 
After stratification, sow the seeds about 1/8 inch deep in a seed-starting mix.  Keep the soil moist and maintain a warm temperature at around 20-30°C to encourage germination.  Be aware that not all seeds will sprout, and of the ones that do, you'll need both male and female plants to produce fruit.  Once the seedlings are strong enough, transplant them into larger pots and eventually to a sturdy trellis or support system in a sunny, sheltered location.
 
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HOW TO GROW KIWI FRUIT:

Step 1
Place the seeds into a plastic zip-lock with garden soil, write the date and place bag into the fridge for 8 weeks.
 
Step 2
After 8 weeks, sow each seed about 3mm into seed trays of sandy soil.  Moisten and then move into part sun position.  Seeds should germinate after 3-4 weeks.
 
Step 3
Once sprouted, move tray to sunny position.  Transplant seedlings when 10-15cm in height.  Keep in a small-medium pot until after first winter.
 
Step 4
Transplant to final position after last frost.  Once established, will survive severe cold.  Additional water advised when fruiting.  Kiwi Plants can take between 5-6 years to begin fruiting.
 
Height: up to 10 metres
Width: up to 3 metres
 
Kiwi Fruit is a native of China and is tolerant of frost.
In 2006, Italy surpassed New Zealand as the world’s largest producer of Kiwi Fruit.
After Kiwi Fruit plants mature,the vine can continue to produce fruit for around 50 years.
 
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