Kiwi vine without fruit

[Liane]

Hi all from TN! I had a miniature kiwi vine shipped to me about 3-4 years ago. It is thriving in the sunny garden location, but has never fruited . Any ideas?

 

[roadrunner]

I think this is one of those plants that require both a male and female plant in order to produce fruit.

 

[Chuck]

@roadrunner is correct. Kiwi's are either male or female plants. The seller should have told you this. You need 1 male plant for about every 6-8 female plants. It's easy to tell what a plant is. Just google how to tell male and female kiwi vines apart. There should be all kinds of info.

 

[Liane]

I purchased an Assai mini vine, which I researched when I was purchasing, and they said it was a self fertilizer. There are other kiwi vines require male and female, maybe they sent the wrong plant!

 

[Chuck]

I purchased an Assai mini vine, which I researched when I was purchasing, and they said it was a self fertilizer. There are other kiwi vines require male and female, maybe they sent the wrong plant!

An Assai kiwi is different from a regular kiwi. The Assai is self fertile but unlike the other kiwis it must reach full maturity before bearing fruit. This takes from 3-6 years. Be patient

 

[Liane]

Perfect thank you! I thought I was doing something wrong Happy New Year everyone!

 

[DirtMechanic]

Hormones can help.

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