Hardy Kiwi 'Issai'

Actinidia arguta

How to grow Hardy Kiwi 'Issai'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Issai is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 5.0 and 6.5 as Hardy Kiwi is a moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Issai from seed

Transplanting Issai

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Issai is a very hardy plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Issai about 14 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Issai

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid autumn.

Other Names for Hardy Kiwi 'Issai'

Kiwifruit