{"product_id":"actinidia-arguta-issai","title":"Actinidia arguta 'Issai' (Self-fertile Kiwi) H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"actinidia-issai\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🥝 Smooth sweet mini-kiwis to bite into • 🌸 Self-fertile and early variety • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • ❄️ Very hardy down to -25 °C • 🌱 Organic cultivation • 🐾 Non-toxic, edible fruits • 📏 H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActinidia arguta 'Issai'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eSelf-fertile Kiwaï\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMini-kiwi\u003c\/em\u003e, produces clusters of small smooth-skinned kiwis the size of a large cherry at the end of summer, sweet and rich in vitamin C, eaten whole without peeling. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e and grown using \u003cem\u003eTasty Green\u003c\/em\u003e, an organic production method without synthetic chemicals, this kiwaï is one of the most original \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-pour-balcon\"\u003ebalcony plants\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts uniqueness compared to the classic kiwi: a self-fertile variety that does not need a male plant to fruit, exceptional hardiness down to -25 °C, and miniature hairless fruits eaten like berries. It is the ideal fruiting vine for a balcony or terrace, trainable on a trellis along a wall or railing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026 Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 'Issai' kiwaï thrives in full sun or bright partial shade. The sunnier the exposure, the more generous the fruiting and the sweeter the fruits. It is a vigorous vine that requires a support for training from planting: trellis, pergola, taut wire, or railing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade — at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sun per day for good fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e against a south- or west-facing wall, along a railing, on a pergola or trellis — provide a sturdy support as the vine becomes heavy once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e exceptional, down to -25 °C — withstands the harshest winters, even in an unprotected pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, fresh, and well-draining — potting soil for fruit plants mixed with compost, neutral to slightly acidic pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eInstall the training support before planting — later, the stems are fragile and may break if guided too abruptly onto a trellis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026 Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe kiwaï prefers a consistently fresh substrate during growth and fruiting. A drying root ball during fruit set causes fruit drop. To adjust, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-vert\/prueba-del-dedo\"\u003etest substrate moisture with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e before each watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times per week in peak season, more often during heatwaves — drastically reduce in winter, almost dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes, clay pebbles at the bottom, saucer emptied systematically after watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for fruit plants, rich in potassium, every 2 to 3 weeks from March to September — avoid excess nitrogen which favors leaves over fruits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e shorten fruiting shoots in winter (dry pruning) and pinch new shoots in summer to control vine vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 years into a slightly larger pot, or directly into the ground in a large deep planter for maximum vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eHarvest mini-kiwis when they yield to slight finger pressure, usually in September — they continue to ripen a few days at room temperature after picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor Ideas \u0026 Plant Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith its dense green foliage and clusters of mini-kiwis, the 'Issai' kiwaï transforms a wall or railing into an edible cascade. To \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/le-coin-vert\/10-plantas-faciles-mantenimiento-citadinos\"\u003ecreate an easy-to-maintain urban balcony\u003c\/a\u003e, it naturally pairs with other small fruits and melliferous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete vertical gourmet balcony,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine the kiwaï with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rubus-idaeus-malling-promise-framboisier-bio\"\u003eOrganic Raspberry 'Malling Promise'\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fragaria-delizzimo\"\u003eOrganic Strawberry 'Delizzimo'\u003c\/a\u003e — three layers of small fruits (vine above, raspberry bush, strawberry on the ground) turning a few square meters into a mini urban orchard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo attract pollinators,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant at the base of the kiwaï a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/plantes-aromatiques-lot-de-4\"\u003eset of 4 aromatic plants\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-lavande-vraie\"\u003etrue lavender\u003c\/a\u003e — thyme, rosemary, and lavender attract bees that boost kiwaï fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo showcase the young plant in a decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cache-pot-gabriel-ceramique-ocre-14cm\"\u003eGabriel ceramic decorative pot ochre 14cm\u003c\/a\u003e — the warm brown ochre complements the ripe fruit color and creates a Mediterranean atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a summer flowering cascade,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the scene with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/agapanthus-ever-white\"\u003eAgapanthus 'Ever White'\u003c\/a\u003e with immaculate umbels — the pure white flowers echo the subtle white kiwaï flowers in spring and structure the balcony corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eStore mini-kiwis in the refrigerator for a few days after harvest or freeze them whole — they then become irresistible natural frozen treats to nibble on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall a sturdy training support at planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kiwaï can reach 4 to 6 meters and become heavy during fruiting season. A trellis fixed to the wall or a thick wooden pergola is essential to support the vine long-term.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune in winter and summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e shorten fruiting shoots to 3 to 5 buds beyond the last fruits in winter pruning, then pinch vigorous shoots in July to focus energy on fruit ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient 2 to 3 years before the first real harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e although early, Issai needs to root well before producing abundantly. The first years yield a few fruits; full production comes around the third year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eActinidia arguta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Issai'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile Kiwaï, Mini-kiwi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Actinidiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e East Asia, organic Tasty Green cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H45 cm | Pot Ø13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 meters trainable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, fresh substrate without waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, small discreet white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to September, smooth sweet mini-kiwis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-fertile:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes, does not require a male plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, fresh, and well-draining, neutral to slightly acidic pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, climbing vine\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium green, oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic, edible fruits rich in vitamin C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gourmet balcony \/ Urban orchard \/ Edible green wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Stem vigor, foliage density, and fruit quantity naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57032161657097,"sku":"6460","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/actinidia-arguta-issai-kiwai-autofertile-h45-cm-pot-oe13-cm-verdeia-1963677.jpg?v=1782015315","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/actinidia-arguta-issai-kiwibes-o13cm-45cm-3","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}