Actinidia chin. 'Minkigold'? - 80-100 CM C2

Description
The Kiwi fruit 'Minkigold' (Actinidia chinensis) produces brown, medium-sized fruits. They are round and have a sweet flavour. Well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil and a sunny location create the ideal conditions for a high-yielding harvest from October. Its white flowers are a beautiful sight. With its climbing habit, the Kiwi fruit 'Minkigold' grows to around 7 metres high and 4 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Actinidia deliciosa.

Bulletpoints
* sweet in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Kiwi fruit 'Minkigold' are dark green, roundish. They are about 10 - 15 cm tall.

Spread
China to East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Kiwi fruit 'Minkigold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Climbing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Actinidia chinensis 'Minkigold' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Flower
Actinidia chinensis 'Minkigold' forms white flowers from May.

Fruit
Actinidia chinensis 'Minkigold' forms brown, round fruits.

Use
Fresh consumption, bee pasture, facade, jam, dessert

Root
Actinidia chinensis 'Minkigold' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.