Kiwi 'Jenny'

The most popular variety of Kiwi, and deservedly so! Self fertile in habit, 'Jenny' is a highly attractive and vigorous growing climber that has the added benefit of producing a lovely crop of Kiwis late September / October.

The fury brown skinned fruits are approximately the size of a hen egg and hang down from the vine in attractive clusters. Within, the green flesh is sweet and juicy and has a lovely texture.

Vigorous in habit, this is not a plant to consider growing in all but the largest of greenhouses - but there certainly is no reason why you could not lead a couple of trails in. What 'Jenny' really is perfect for, is for growing over a shade arbour as the large leaves will provide perfect cover and the cluster of fruits hanging down look just beautiful.

It is thought that if you eat two kiwis one hour before you go to bed, it will help you sleep! Sweet dreams!

• Harvest late September / October.
• Vigorous in habit - climbing (with support) to around 28 feet (9 metres) tall - but can of course be controlled with pruning.
• Self fertile.

• Top Tips
• Kiwis prefer a full sun position - the more you can give them the better.
• Whilst they will grow in alkali soils, Kiwis prefer an acid soil (pH 5 - 6.5).
• Whilst a moist soil is essential, Kiwis do not like to be waterlogged so avoid heavy or poorly drained soils.
• Growth can be rapid even in the first year - so ensure you are well prepared with suitable supports such as trellis or horizontal wires at 12" (30 cm) spacings.
• If planting more than one, allow a spacing of 20 feet (6.1 metres) between plants.