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Grow your own Issai Arctic Grape Kiwi (Actinidia arguta) from seed! This self-fertile, fast-growing vine thrives in USDA Zones 3-8 and produces grape-sized, smooth-skinned, extra-sweet kiwi fruits with 8x more Vitamin C than oranges. Exceptionally hardy, this vigorous vine can reach over 20 feet, making it perfect for trellises and arbors. With its fragrant flowers, stunning green foliage, and heavy fruit yields, Issai Kiwi is an excellent addition to edible landscapes.
🍇 Cold-Hardy Kiwi Vine – Thrives in USDA Zones 3-8 and withstands temperatures down to -20°F.
🌱 Self-Fertile Variety – Unlike most kiwis, Issai does not require a pollinator to produce abundant fruit.
🍈 Superfruit Benefits – Naturally sweet with 20% sugar content and contains 8x more Vitamin C than oranges.
🌿 Fast-Growing & Vigorous – Can reach over 20 feet in a single season; requires strong trellis support.
🌸 Beautiful & Productive – Features fragrant white-green flowers in June and grape-sized smooth-skinned fruit ripening in September-October.
🦋 Attracts Pollinators – Butterflies and beneficial insects love the fragrant blooms.
🏡 Perfect for Vertical Gardening – Ideal for trellises, fences, pergolas, arbors, and patio overheads.
Common Name: Issai Hardy Kiwi, Arctic Grape Kiwi
Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Plant Type: Perennial, Deciduous Vine
Growth Rate: Extremely fast-growing
Vine Length: Up to 20+ feet (can climb 100' in natural habitat)
Fruit Size: 1-1.25 inches, grape-like, smooth skin (no peeling required)
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil (not suited for waterlogged soil)
Watering: Moderate; prefers moist but well-drained conditions
Harvest Time: September-October
Cold Tolerance: Down to -20°F (young growth is susceptible to late frosts)
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50 Issai Kiwi Seeds (Actinidia arguta) – Cold Hardy Arctic Grape Kiwi, Fast-Growing Superfruit Vine
$30.00