{"product_id":"mini-kiwi-actinidia-arguta-super-jumbo","title":"Mini Kiwi - Actinidia arguta 'Super Jumbo'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActinidia arguta 'Super Jumbo'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a female variety of mini-kiwi (also known as kiwai or kiwiberry), renowned for its large fruits (compared to other Actinidia arguta cultivars), tasty and for its vigor as a climbing plant. This cultivar is ideal for gardens that want to combine the beauty of a decorative plant with the benefit of a plentiful and healthy harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance of flowers and fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Super Jumbo' produces small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in \u003cstrong\u003eJune-July\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are grouped in clusters and have a delicate look, attracting pollinators such as bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruits\u003c\/strong\u003e: The fruits are larger than the average mini-kiwis, weighing up to \u003cstrong\u003e10-11 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have a thin, edible skin of a \u003cstrong\u003eyellowish-green\u003c\/strong\u003e color, and the pulp is green, juicy, with a \u003cstrong\u003esweet and slightly tangy\u003c\/strong\u003e taste, offering an exotic and pleasant flavor. The fruits ripen from \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to October\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for fresh consumption without needing peeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period\u003c\/strong\u003e: The harvest usually begins at the end of September and can continue until mid-October, depending on weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows up to \u003cstrong\u003e5-7 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring a sturdy support such as trellises, pergolas, or fences. It is a twining plant, with stems that twist around supporting structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: The leaves are heart-shaped, dark green, 8-12 cm long, and fall in autumn, providing a decorative look throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigor\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is a fast-growing plant, capable of covering large areas if not controlled by pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers a \u003cstrong\u003esunny or partly shaded\u003c\/strong\u003e spot, protected from cold winds and the harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Needs a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, with a slightly acidic or neutral pH. Chalky soils should be avoided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires regular watering, especially in the first years and during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist but not soaked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pruning is essential: a \u003cstrong\u003esummer pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e (after flowering) controls growth, and a \u003cstrong\u003ewinter pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e (February-March) stimulates fruiting and shapes the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination\u003c\/strong\u003e: Being a female variety, 'Super Jumbo' requires a male pollinator, such as Actinidia arguta 'Weiki', 'Nostino', or 'Prince Jumbo', planted nearby (one male can pollinate up to 5-8 female plants).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is extremely cold-hardy, withstanding temperatures down to \u003cstrong\u003e-25°C to -30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e (USDA zones 4-9), making it ideal for temperate climates. Young shoots can be sensitive to late spring frosts, sometimes requiring protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: A balanced fertilizer applied in spring supports growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"break-words\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is resistant to most diseases but can be affected by mites in warm and dry conditions; watering the leaves can prevent infestation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003e'Super Jumbo' is excellent for decorating pergolas, fences, or walls, providing dense foliage that can serve as a natural screen. Its green fruits, rich in vitamin C, calcium, and phosphorus, are ideal for fresh eating, fruit salads, juices, or desserts. Due to its moderate size, it can also be grown in large containers with proper support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"break-words\"\u003eActinidia arguta is native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, including Japan, Korea, northern China, and the Russian Far East, where it grows naturally in forests and on slopes. It was first described in 1843 by Philipp Franz von Siebold and Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini under the name Trochostigma argutum. The 'Super Jumbo' variety is a modern horticultural selection, developed to offer larger fruits and high productivity, popularized in Europe and North America as an alternative to the classic kiwi. This selection reflects efforts to improve fruit traits and plant hardiness while preserving the exotic taste and nutritional benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot diameter: 15 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cold season, plants are shortened and leafless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54321621041478,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Actinidia_arguta_Super_Jumbo.jpg?v=1743595143","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-sk\/products\/mini-kiwi-actinidia-arguta-super-jumbo","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}