It's nice to see another Hardy Kiwi grower in CT. I am in SE CT, (now USDA zone 7A) and I have quite a few Hardy Kiwi, dozens of Pawpaws and some Asian Persimmon growing on about 3 acres .
I have a small suggestion about things that can naturally keep birds away instead of having to use that netting because the vines are so gorgeous and having to use the netting just is sad when it's such a beautiful site on your trellis! Here are some really great natural ways that are very cheap to keep birds away! Shiny Stuff Birds are often deterred by shiny or reflective surfaces. You can hang reflective tape, old CDs, or aluminum foil strips around your garden. The sunlight reflecting off these objects will create flashes that scare birds away. Even some of those pinwheels at the dollar tree that spin and spin in the wind or a breeze would work. Decoys Placing realistic predator decoys, such as owls, hawks, or even a scarecrow in your garden can discourage birds from approaching. Move the decoy every few days to keep the illusion of a live predator fresh. Wind Chimes or Noise Makers Hanging wind chimes or using other noise-making objects can deter birds from settling in your garden. The noise, combined with movement, creates an environment that feels unsafe for birds. Motion-Activated Sprinklers These sprinklers are triggered when birds or other animals enter your garden, spraying water to scare them away. It’s a harmless method and can also help water your plants. Plant Bird-Repelling Herbs Certain plants like lavender, garlic, and chives can naturally repel birds. Planting these around the edges of your garden may keep birds at a distance. Thanks so much for your videos. I enjoy very much your information and appreciate it. I live in Montana and I'm really looking forward to trying out these winter-hardy self fertiliing kiwi. I heard they are really sweet compared to other kiwis and I love that because I already love the taste of kiwis and I do have a bit of a sweet tooth so they're gonna be right at my alley! I guess you eat them like great because there's no fuzz on them? It'll be exciting to see a video when you finally get to eat them! There might be one but this is the first video that I've ever watched of your channels so I've subscribed and liked etc. I'll have to check out more of your videos and see if you already have one out there that you've been able to eat. As for my own garden, I haven't quite gotten to buy any starters so if you would be willing to send me any cuttings I would be willing to try to propagate and then report back to you! Lol I know that's a lot to ask but you know if you're curious then I could see if I could get something going and would happily report back to you and take pictures and video even. Just an idea! Thanks so much for the video again!
We have several of those things and they work pretty well! But I would really like to get a decoy. Here is our new video about the vines: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HykS8VxfI2g.html We didn't put netting on them this year. Thanks so much!! ❤️
Hmm... What a coincidence! Same date as the tornado but a year later. I am having to start over with our trees and iris garden. We went thru the 3/21/22 F3 tornado here in Jacksboro, TX. We had to leave when they bulldozed our home of 7 yrs. We ARE truly blessed though because we qualified for a new home that was built by the Amish. Anyways, the purpose for me finding this video is because I am doing research on this Kiwi vine. I want to put it at the base of our new covered porch up lattice that will soon go up. Thank you for this video.
I'm sorry that you lost your home. Being able to move forward with a new home and plan a new garden will hopefully be a healing experience for you and your family. ❤️ I just filmed how our kiwi vines looked today in a garden tour video. The variety we have is a very aggressive grower and I had to prune it back a bit today to prevent it from overtaking one part of our garden. Just be aware of how much they can grow, and that they do require pruning.
I really, really, really, really hope you get kiwis this year, they are looking really healthy with all of the blooms.. I have my fingers crossed for you...🤞🤞🤞🐮🐮🐮
For sure Issai which is a variety of actinides arguta. This is a self fertile variety of hardy and they do not have any red growth just green. Many people confuse the arctic with the hardy but they flower and fruit on growth stemming from 1 year old shoots on the vine.
Mid-Missoutri zone 6A. I have 3 Issai kiwi vines that have been planted 3 years. One bloomed this summer; only blooms at night and they are small, very bright blue blooms.
'Issai' is an Arguta x Polygama hybrid hence why it looks different from typical Argutas and is less vigorous. 'Prolific' is another self fertile Arguta cultivar but not a hybrid far as i'm aware. Formerly known as the 119-40B kiwi. The common name arctic kiwi usually refers to A. Kolomikta which is hardy down to -40F, has variegated foliage and very shade tolerant but is extremely susceptible to late frosts in the US due to leafing out extremely early before last frost dates. This species is more of an ornamental vine but the small berries are quite sweet.
I’ve got four or five varieties. I’ve had them for five years and only two vines are blooming. Never got one berry I’ve been told there is an epidemic of males not blooming. Not sure if that’s true, but my male has never bloomed..Meater. Most likely I’m going to order some male pollen next season and self fertilize.
I have it here. But I got cuttings to root this year again without it. I'm just trying to get them to grow in the soil once transplanted. So far so good! 🤞🏻
