Hardy Kiwi Nostino (male) - Actinidia arguta
Hardy Kiwi Nostino (male) - Actinidia arguta
Actinidia arguta Nostino
Hardy Kiwi, Tara Vine, Kiwai, Kiwiberry, Grape Kiwi
3-STAR NOTE (as my rating is never recorded when entered) This male kiwi has a very timid start. It must be said that the summer drought has quite disrupted it. I hope that the recovery next spring will be more convincing.
Christine H., 13/10/2020
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Description
The Hardy Kiwi Nostino (Actinidia arguta) is a variety that offers highly fragrant white flowers at the beginning of summer. This is a male plant that will not produce fruits but will enable the pollination of 5 to 6 female plants (like Ambrosia). The hardy kiwi needs to be trained along a pergola, a trellis, or an arbour. Planting is preferably done in autumn (or in spring in regions with cold winters).
The Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta), also known as Siberian Kiwi or Kiwi Berry, belongs to the Actinidiaceae family, just like its cousin the Kiwi (Actinidia chinensis or deliciosa). Native to Asia, it is a vigorous climber that can reach a height of 5m (16ft). It has deciduous foliage. The Hardy Kiwi is very hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F). The stems bear large heart-shaped leaves, 8 to 10cm (3 to 4in) long, with fine teeth ending in bristles. In early summer (June-July), fragrant and nectar-rich flowers appear, white-greenish in colour with purple anthers, grouped in threes in the axils of the leaves.
For female plants, flowering is followed by the formation of ovoid berries, smaller than kiwis (2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter), with smooth and thin skin. The taste of Hardy Kiwi resembles that of gooseberries. It is sweeter than the usual kiwi and richer in calcium and vitamin C. Conversely, male plants like Nostino do not produce fruits but enable the pollination of female plants. Like the kiwi, one male plant can pollinate multiple female plants.
The beauty of the Hardy Kiwi, both in terms of its foliage and its fragrant flowering, makes it just as useful as an ornamental plant as it is for pollination. It is necessary to train this plant on a sturdy support, such as a wall with strong wires, a trellis, a pergola, a tree trunk, or a fence. This fruit is very popular among children because it can be picked and consumed straight from the garden. Harvesting is done from the end of September and throughout October. The fruits can be easily stored in the refrigerator for about fifteen days after harvest. Separate them from other fruits so that they do not ripen too quickly. The flavour of the Hardy Kiwi is well-suited to modern cuisine, enhances the fragrance of fruit salads, and lends itself to the preparation of sweet-savoury dishes.
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Botanical data
Actinidia
arguta
Nostino
Actinidiaceae
Hardy Kiwi, Tara Vine, Kiwai, Kiwiberry, Grape Kiwi
Central Asia
Planting and care
Planting is preferably done in autumn, or in spring for areas with cold winters. The Hardy Kiwi will be planted in a moist, rich, light, well-drained, non-alkaline soil. The plant dislikes stagnant moisture. Plant it in a sunny position sheltered from strong winds.
Space the plants 2 to 3m (7 to 10ft) apart. Dig a hole 50cm (20in) in all directions. Spread a layer of gravel in the bottom and then a layer of soil mixed with compost. Lay the root ball diagonally and bring the stems upright along the support. Backfill with the same mixture. Provide support to help its branches climb. Water with half a watering can. The Hardy Kiwi has trailing roots, which develop horizontally below the surface of the soil. The soil should remain moist in summer, so it will be useful to mulch the base with a layer 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) deep. Mulching is doubly useful, as it prevents the germination of weeds and prevents water evaporation from the soil surface, reducing watering in summer.
This Hardy Kiwi requires little maintenance, simply provide regular watering. During periods of high heat, water it 1 to 2 times a week. Once established and rooted, the plant can fend for itself and is less water-hungry. Apply a fertiliser rich in bonemeal at the start of vegetation growth. A special fruit tree fertiliser will also be very beneficial during the flowering period.
Not very sensitive to insects and pests, the Actinidia arguta can nevertheless be susceptible to red spider mites in a hot and dry environment. To eliminate them, lightly mist the foliage and the soil.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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