{"product_id":"kiwi-organic-grown-actinidia-arguta-kiwiberry-issai-3ltr-55cm","title":"Kiwi (Organic Grown) - Actinidia arguta Kiwiberry (Issai)  - 3ltr\/ 55cm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHardy Kiwiberry 'Issai' (Actinidia arguta 'Issai')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile – a single plant will fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy climber suited to Irish conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth-skinned fruits, eaten whole like grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive foliage on vigorous twining stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e in a position with \u003cstrong\u003eFull sun in a sheltered position, protected from cold spring winds.\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a strong trellis, pergola or wire framework for support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune in late winter to maintain a simple framework, then summer prune to shorten laterals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater well during dry periods, particularly while fruits are developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSize \u0026amp; Growth Timeline\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan reach 3–4m high and wide within about 5 years when well supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruits usually ripen from late August into September. Harvest when they soften slightly and taste fully sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For…\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners wanting something more unusual than standard kiwi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining over arches, pergolas and strong trellis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible ornamental plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hoogeveen Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52996780130637,"sku":"8719474810252","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/kiwi-organic-grown-actinidia-arguta-kiwiberry-issai-3ltr-55cm","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}