WHAT ZONE IS 4 AND 9 FOR KIWI PLANTS.
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Simply, the country is divided into different growing zones based on their average coldest temperatures. Zone 4 regions(most northern states) have much more lower temperatures than zone 9(very southern states like Florida and southern Texas). Plants are also categorized into how cold hardy they are, in this case Hirt's hardy kiwi plants are able to survive very cold winter temperatures and still recover each spring. Tropical kiwi plants are not able to survive extremely cold temperatures and would not be suitable for colder regions in the U.S. Google"plant zone map" or refer to any state horticulture university for your region's particular plant zone. Simply, the country is divided into different growing zones based on their average coldest temperatures. Zone 4 regions(most northern states) have much more lower temperatures than zone 9(very southern states like Florida and southern Texas). Plants are also categorized into how cold hardy they are, in this case Hirt's hardy kiwi plants are able to survive very cold winter temperatures and still recover each spring. Tropical kiwi plants are not able to survive extremely cold temperatures and would not be suitable for colder regions in the U.S. Google"plant zone map" or refer to... » Read More Simply, the country is divided into different growing zones based on their average coldest temperatures. Zone 4 regions(most northern states) have much more lower temperatures than zone 9(very southern states like Florida and southern Texas). Plants are also categorized into how cold hardy they are, in this case Hirt's hardy kiwi plants are able to survive very cold winter temperatures and still recover each spring. Tropical kiwi plants are not able to survive extremely cold temperatures and would not be suitable for colder regions in the U.S. Google"plant zone map" or refer to any state horticulture university for your region's particular plant zone. « Show Less
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If you go on line to any seed company and enter your zip code, it will tell you which zone you are in. If you are less than 4 or greater than 9, the kiwi may not do well for you. Please be aware that kiwi require very sturdy supports ... I didn't notice that until I ordered, and I don't have the space nor skills for a sturdy support. They also apparently have very specific requirements for soil and water .. which I apparently did not provide, as the male plant died. The female is doing fine, but without a male, is not supposed to be able to develop fruit. Hirt's provided excellent delivery and customer care. Good luck, if you choose to pursue kiwi!
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If you go on line to any seed company and enter your zip code, it will tell you which zone you are in. If you are less than 4 or greater than 9, the kiwi may not do well for you. Please be aware that kiwi require very sturdy supports ... I didn't notice that until I ordered, and I don't have the space nor skills for a sturdy support. They also apparently have very specific requirements for soil and water .. which I apparently did not provide, as the male plant died. The female is doing fine, but without a male, is not supposed to be able to develop fruit. Hirt's provided excellent delivery and customer care. Good luck, if you choose to pursue kiwi! If you go on line to any seed company and enter your zip code, it will tell you which zone you are in. If you are less than 4 or greater than 9, the kiwi may not do well for you. Please be aware that kiwi require very sturdy supports ... I didn't notice that until I ordered, and I don't have the space nor skills for a sturdy support. They also apparently have very specific requirements for soil and water .. which I apparently did not provide, as the male plant died. The female is doing fine, but without a male, is not supposed to be able to develop fruit. Hirt's provided excellent delivery... » Read More If you go on line to any seed company and enter your zip code, it will tell you which zone you are in. If you are less than 4 or greater than 9, the kiwi may not do well for you. Please be aware that kiwi require very sturdy supports ... I didn't notice that until I ordered, and I don't have the space nor skills for a sturdy support. They also apparently have very specific requirements for soil and water .. which I apparently did not provide, as the male plant died. The female is doing fine, but without a male, is not supposed to be able to develop fruit. Hirt's provided excellent delivery and customer care. Good luck, if you choose to pursue kiwi! « Show Less
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I assume it is as that would be the way the phosphate gets to the roots. It was recommended by a website on boosting springtime blossom production. The proof is my current large yield of kiwi fruit.
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We live in northern Pennsylvania, zone 5, and it did extremely well for us. I don't know the extremes of the zones for good growth but as I said it did very well here.
2048662
Supposedly down to zone 4I think you are 5 or 6. Out side in the winter south face preferably against a light colored wall ( a warm spot) use burlap to stop wind and fill with autumn leaves for insulation.
1117550
Mine have struggled, and a of the four planted this spring two of died. It appears, however, that the two survivors might be ready to take off and grow. My only advise is not to have too high of hopes, but they appear spectacular enough to try. If not, I'll plant hardy kiwi in their place next year, as they are doing very well reaching for the top of the fence.
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Yes. the internet says that it grows in zones 3 to 11. I don't live that far north but my winters are cold. Mine does fine.
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Most Hardy Kiwis can take 3-5 years before producing, If you are looking for one that can produce in the shortest time, I recommend Issai Hardy, which is self fertile (don't need a male pollinator like the majority of Kiwis) and can start producing in as little as 1 year. Hirts plants are really small, young, so don't expect anything beyond a 5-7 inch seedling.
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I'm in zone 7B/8A and I've had some planted in the yard for about 4 years. Even after a winter where temps got down to the single digits, they always come back and reach 10-15 feet tall by mid summer. Zone 9 they should grow like crazy.
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Enter your zip code here & it will give you the zone you are in, then compare to what is listed here, zone 4-10 (yes, these should work) http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/
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at least 7. this is essentially a tropical plant. they grow well. anything under zone 7 will have to be brought in for the winter.
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I purchased this plant almost exactly 4 years ago. It is very healthy with long arching leaves. It has a total of 14 leaves. One leaf is growing almost straight up and measures right about 24 inches from the soil line. It is planted in a pot on a kitchen windowsill that only gets a little sun, but the room is bright in the afternoons due to a large skylight. Very nice plant but no flowers yet after 4 years!! I will follow some advice here about restricting water in November and December and see what happens. Maybe this will be the year!--LB
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In my opinion - - expect around the 4200k area. Unless something has changed lately. I will also say that they still perform very well with the addition of Foliar feeding during Veg, (very nice), dark period will need to be increased. cheers
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There are too many variables to consider. So we call it "random chance". You probably shouldn't expect better than 50% survival with these plants. Perhaps only 5 out of 10 plants will make it to year 3. That's what it means to buy a cheap plant!However, many vines, including hardy kiwis, will look like they've died back, but later sprout again from the ground. After winter, always give a plant like this until July to resprout from the ground. You can dig up the whole plant and examine the roots for life if you know what to look for. But just let it chill out for a while before deciding it's dead, because it might not be! There are too many variables to consider. So we call it "random chance". You probably shouldn't expect better than 50% survival with these plants. Perhaps only 5 out of 10 plants will make it to year 3. That's what it means to buy a cheap plant!However, many vines, including hardy kiwis, will look like they've died back, but later sprout again from the ground. After winter, always give a plant like this until July to resprout from the ground. You can dig up the whole plant and examine the roots for life if you know what to look for. But just let it chill out for a... » Read More There are too many variables to consider. So we call it "random chance". You probably shouldn't expect better than 50% survival with these plants. Perhaps only 5 out of 10 plants will make it to year 3. That's what it means to buy a cheap plant!However, many vines, including hardy kiwis, will look like they've died back, but later sprout again from the ground. After winter, always give a plant like this until July to resprout from the ground. You can dig up the whole plant and examine the roots for life if you know what to look for. But just let it chill out for a while before deciding it's dead, because it might not be! « Show Less
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not sure of zone but i live in mid Michigan on the east side and they do well here.
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From what I understand, zones 7-10. I do believe that they do better w/a Winter rest period. We've had a VERY cold, bitter Winter in North Georgia. The leaves are gone and I'm hoping the plants will come back.
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Hi Carrie :) I live in the Lancaster are of PA...we are about what I would call zone 5.5 :) They grew perfectly well...and they even sprouted in the dead of winter in my greenhouse ( which is kind of chilly in December). Go for it :)
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Grows to about 2-3ft. Full sun to Part shade but blooms best in full sun. Fertilize with Miracle Gro or any flowering fertilizer. Will not live through winters outside Zone 8 and down. Not familiar with Zone 9.