Kiwi ‘Ken’s Red’

Common Name: Ken’s Red Hardy Kiwi

Scientific Name: Actinidia arguta ‘Ken’s Red’

Zone: 4 – 9

Bloom Colour: Creamy white

Fruit Colour: Reddish‑purple skin and flesh

Fruit Size: Large kiwi‑berry (about 1 – 1.5 in. long)

Ripens/Harvest: September – October (late season)

Exposure: ½‑day to full sun

Soil: Well‑drained, loamy, slightly acidic (pH 5 – 6.5)

Flavour Profile: Very sweet with a berry‑grape note

Fruit Texture: Smooth edible skin, tender juicy flesh

Years To Bear: 3 – 4 years after planting

Mature Size: Vine 10 – 12 ft on trellis/support

Spacing: 10 – 15 ft between vines on a 6 ft trellis

Pollination Requirements: Requires a male hardy kiwi; one male can pollinate up to 8 females