Kiwi (Organic Grown) - Actinidia arguta Kiwiberry (Issai) - 3ltr/ 55cm

Hardy Kiwiberry 'Issai' (Actinidia arguta 'Issai')

Overview

‘Issai’ is a self-fertile hardy kiwiberry that produces clusters of small, smooth-skinned fruits you can eat whole. Flavour is sweet with a pleasant tang, similar to standard kiwi but without the fuzz.

Key Features

• Self-fertile – a single plant will fruit
• Hardy climber suited to Irish conditions
• Smooth-skinned fruits, eaten whole like grapes
• Attractive foliage on vigorous twining stems

How to Plant

Plant in Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. in a position with Full sun in a sheltered position, protected from cold spring winds.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Provide a strong trellis, pergola or wire framework for support.
• Prune in late winter to maintain a simple framework, then summer prune to shorten laterals.
• Water well during dry periods, particularly while fruits are developing.

Size & Growth Timeline

Can reach 3–4m high and wide within about 5 years when well supported.

Harvest

Fruits usually ripen from late August into September. Harvest when they soften slightly and taste fully sweet.

Perfect For…

• Gardeners wanting something more unusual than standard kiwi
• Training over arches, pergolas and strong trellis
• Edible ornamental plantings