How to grow Chocolate Vine

Akebia quinata

Full Sun

Will grow rapidly, compare to Kudzu. Can overtake other plants quickly. Estimated growth per season: over 30 feat in length. Will combine vines to reach for trees, fences, etc.

Growing Chocolate vine from seed

Soak seeds in water and let stand 24 hours. Cold stratify by sealing seeds in ziploc bag, along with a handful of moist vermiculite. Refrigerate 30-60 days. Sow 3/4 inch deep in soil mix of sand and loam. Likes full sun – keep lightly moist – not wet. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks. ¹

How long does Chocolate vine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chocolate vine takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Chocolate vine to germinate?: 45 days
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Other names for Chocolate vine

Monkey vine, Five leaf akebia, raisin vine

Footnotes

¹ “Whatcom Seed Co. Insert”