Blake Fuzzy Kiwi
A great choice for fuzzy kiwi growers in cooler regions, Blake ripens almost a month before Hayward ensuring that you get a crop of this delicious fruit before the frost can get it. A vigorous and precocious plant that requires sturdy trellising. Plant with the Fuzzy Male kiwi for cross pollination.
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Latin Name: Actinidia deliciosa
Site and Soil: Fuzzy Kiwi likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with Fuzzy Male for increased pollination. One male plant can pollinate up to 8 female plants.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 3-4 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in width on trellis, arbor or other support.
Taste: Sweet
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October-Early November
Yield: 100+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Fuzzy Kiwis are not bothered by significant pest or disease problems.
USDA Zone: 7-9