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Kiwi Allison Variety Fruit Grafted Plant

Kiwi (*Actinidia deliciosa*) is a popular, nutrient-rich fruit native to China, grown on a vigorous, perennial woody vine.

Product Features and Variety

• Variety: Allison Kiwi. This grafted plant promotes earlier fruit bearing compared to seed-grown plants.
• Type: Grafted Woody Vine. The plant height is approximately 1.5-3 Feet.
• Fruit Description: The Allison variety produces fruit with brown skin and vibrant green flesh containing small, edible black seeds. It is prized for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor.
• Flowering: The vines bear small, white to cream-colored flowers, typically in late spring, which must be pollinated to develop fruit in mid-autumn.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Support

• Sunlight: Plant in a location that receives full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for optimal growth and fruit ripening.
• Support: As a climbing vine, a sturdy support structure such as a trellis, pergola, or arch is essential for training and maximizing yield.
• Protection: Young shoots can be sensitive to late spring frosts and hot, desiccating winds and may require protection during early growth stages.

Soil, Watering, and Pollination

• Soil: Prefers deep, well-drained, fertile loamy or sandy-loam soil. A slightly acidic pH range (5.5-7.0) is ideal. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot.
• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture, watering deeply and regularly, particularly during the growing season, but ensure excellent drainage. Allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Pollination Note: Kiwi plants are dioecious, meaning the female Allison vine requires a separate, compatible male kiwi plant of the same species to be planted nearby for successful cross-pollination and fruit production.

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